by: Barkley Truax 11 hours ago BarkleyTruax
Matt Ryan is heading back to Atlanta. This time, as the President of Football.
Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank named Ryan, a former NFL MVP for the franchise, to the position on Sunday morning. Ryan will assume the role immediately, overseeing all aspects of football for the organization.
“Arthur gave me the chance of a lifetime almost twenty years ago, and he’s done it again today,” said Ryan, per release. “While I appreciate the time I had with the Colts and with CBS, I’ve always been a Falcon. It feels great to be home. I could not be more excited, grateful, or humbled by this new opportunity. I began my career with a singular goal: to do right by the Blank family, the Falcons organization, the City of Atlanta, and especially our fans.
“My commitment to the success of this franchise has not changed. I’m beyond ready to help write a new chapter of excellence.”
Ryan will report directly to Blank and will collaborate with Falcons president and CEO Greg Beadles to “ensure alignment of the entire business and football areas of the organization.”
The Falcons are currently seeking candidates for the franchise’s next head coach and general manager role. Both the head coach and GM will report to Ryan.