The Atlanta Falcons are planning to add some big names to their Ring of Honor this season. On Tuesday, the team announced that owner Arthur Blank and former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will become the 13th and 14th official members of the team’s Ring of Honor.
Ryan officially retired during the 2024 offseason after playing 14 years in Atlanta and one year with the the Indianapolis Colts. Blank bought the team in 2002 and is consistently regarded as one of the best owners in the NFL.
Check out all 14 current and future members of Atlanta’s Ring of Honor below:
1
RB: William Andrews (2004 Class)
Years Played: 1979-1986
2
QB: Steve Bartkowski (2004 Class)
Years Played: 1975-1985
3
LB: Tommy Nobis (2004 Class)
Years Played: 1966-1976
4
LB: Jessie Tuggle (2004 Class)
Years Played: 1987-2000
5
OL: Jeff Van Note (2006 Class)
Years Played: 1969-1986
6
OL: Mike Kenn (2008 Class)
Years Played: 1978-1994
7
DL: Claude Humphrey (2008 Class)
Years Played: 1968-1978
8
DB: Deion Sanders (2010 Class)
Years Played: 1989-1993
9
RB: Gerald Riggs (2013 Class)
Years Played: 1982-1988
10
RB: Warrick Dunn (2017 Class)
Years Played: 2002-2007
11
WR Roddy White (2019 Class)
Years Played: 2005-2015
12
OL: Todd McClure (2022 Class)
Years Played: 2000-2012
13
Arthur Blank (2024 Class)
Team Owner: Since 2002
14
QB Matt Ryan (2024 Class)
Years Played: 2008-2022