The Deshaun Watson sweepstakes has come down to the Saints and the Falcons.
Atlanta already has a starting quarterback of course, and they’ll need to find a way to move Matt Ryan and his contract if they do wind up getting Watson.
The Seahawks are one potential destination for Ryan. According to a report by Josina Anderson at USA Today, the team has made inquires about Ryan as well as Baker Mayfield.
I'm told the #Seahawks would 'prefer to add an experienced veteran starting quarterback.'
Inquiry* calls have gone out to the #Falcons about Matt Ryan, Cleveland on Baker Mayfield and others, per league source.— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 18, 2022
Ryan is past his prime but is a former league MVP who’s been to the Super Bowl. He has started 222 games in his career and made four Pro Bowls.
Ryan was due a $7.5 million roster bonus today but the Falcons have pushed that deadline back until Tuesday to give Ryan time to seek out a trade.
A few other teams may also be interested in Ryan, including the Colts – who have traded their 2021 starter Carson Wentz to Washington.
