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Falcons hire Matt Ryan as their president of football

January 10, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired former quarterback Matt Ryan as their president of football. Ryan, who spent 14 seasons with the team and was named the league MVP in 2016, will oversee all aspects of the football operations as the team seeks to end an eight-year playoff drought.

Falcons hire Matt Ryan as their president of football

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Matt Ryan returns to the Falcons as president of football after 14 years as a player.
He won the league MVP award in 2016 and led the Falcons to a Super Bowl appearance.
Ryan will oversee all football operations, with the head coach and general manager reporting directly to him.
The Falcons aim to end an eight-year playoff drought that began during Ryan's tenure as quarterback.
Arthur Blank, the team's owner, praised Ryan's leadership and drive to win.

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