Ryan has spent the last 14 seasons with the Falcons after being drafted with the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Atlanta informed the 36-year-old ...
With Baker Mayfield’s time in Cleveland most likely over, the Browns will need someone new under center. We saw how this Colts team performed with Philip Rivers under center in 2020, it ended with them getting into the playoffs. Cleveland is the discussion to get Watson, but if they can’t land him, then why not trade for Ryan? He would make them competitive in a tough AFC North division that has Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and ........ Mitchell Trubisky. They have a new No. 1 wide receiver in Amari Cooper and just need to add a No. 2 receiver to go with a tough running game. With Indianapolis moving on from Carson Wentz last week, they now have a gaping hole at quarterback that they need to fill either in the draft or through a trade. The same could not be said with Wentz this past season. Below we’ll look at a few teams who could acquire Ryan.
The Atlanta Falcons have emerged as a late contender for Deshaun Watson, but Matt Ryan received a fair warning ahead of time. What happens next?
In other words, if a trade for Watson becomes a legitimate possibility, the restructure likely won’t be needed. First is the contract of Matt Ryan. Last week it had been reported that the Falcons had submitted a contract restructure to the league office, only they never quite went through with it. According to Chris Mortenson of ESPN, the Falcons front office notified Matty Ice last weekend that they’d be interested in acquiring Watson, if the feeling is mutual.
The Atlanta Falcons are suddenly a serious contender to acquire Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. Doing so would replace Matt Ryan after 14 years ...
He’s made four Pro Bowls and taken the Falcons to six postseasons, including a Super Bowl appearance to culminate his 2016 MVP campaign. As @mortreport reported, the Falcons informed QB Matt Ryan last weekend that they were pursuing Deshaun Watson. The lines of communication have been kept open between Ryan and the Falcons. Though a grand jury recently declined to press criminal charges, the 26-year-old still faces 22 pending civil suits for sexual assault and misconduct.
With the news that the Atlanta Falcons are in the Deshaun Watson chase, the Falcons could potentially deal Matt Ryan. This is.
There are clear landing spots for the veteran quarterback that he could specify considering he has a no-trade clause in his contract. What the Falcons should do is very clear, Ryan is still a good quarterback and more than capable of winning a playoff game. If the Falcons miss on Watson could they draft a quarterback are they truly committed to Matt Ryan?
He's been with Atlanta for his entire career, but a big change could be coming.
After a Harris County prosecutor presented its case, the grand jury returned nine “no” bills in relation to the complaints. According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, the quarterback has interest in Atlanta, and has reportedly personally reached out to the team. Ryan has spent his entire 14 year career in Atlanta, but the team is looking to make a big move.
The Falcons let Ryan know they are trying to acquire Watson.
Mayfield had surgery on the torn labrum in January, ending his season once the Browns were officially eliminated from the playoffs. Of the 32 qualified quarterbacks, Mayfield finished 27th in completion percentage, 22nd in touchdown passes, 17th in yards per attempt (7.2), and 27th in quarterback rating. ESPN also reported Mayfield learned the Watson meeting was happening over social media -- and the Browns never informed him of their intent to acquire Watson.
The Falcons have let Matt Ryan know that are pursuing a trade for Deshaun Watson. It's the least they could do.
The three-time Pro Bowler offers a huge upgrade at the QB spot. Any trade the Falcons make for Watson would be a huge one. But the availability of Watson was a big enough reason to change course.