Could we be seeing the end of Matt Ryan with the Atlanta Falcons?

Could we be seeing the end of Matt Ryan with the Atlanta Falcons?

Could the final game of the 2020 season for the Atlanta Falcons be the last time that we see Matt Ryan strap up with the ATL on his chest?

The Atlanta Falcons signed Ryan to a five-year deal worth $150 million back in 2019 and he still has another year on the contract before there is a potential out.

So, what are we talking about? Certainly the Falcons will have their franchise quarterback back on the roster in 2021.

That’s not necessarily true.

Ryan has been one of the names with the most traction in terms of NFL trade rumors already and those are only going to heat up as we get into the spring and closer to the draft. The Falcons are a team that simply have a ton of needs at the moment.

You can point to the offensive line, running backs, edge-rushers and secondary as positions that all need to be addressed. Some Falcons fans will also throw the quarterback in that category, as well.

All that being said, if the new leadership wants to do a complete rebranding, it might take the Atlanta Falcons moving on from Matt Ryan

Though he loves his quarterback, Owner Arthur Blank has been honest in saying that he is willing to listen to plans that don’t involve Ryan moving forward.

If the new leadership- in particular the GM- feel as if it’s best to move on from Ryan in favor of totaling rebuilding the franchise and evaluating talent in the draft, Blank is willing to do that.

So, it’s certainly possible that we see the Atlanta Falcons try to deal Ryan to a team that has contender ability and is looking for a QB- like the New England Patriots- in return for draft capital.

It’s not the most likely outcome, but it certainly is something that will at least be considered.

And if it does come to fruition, we would actually be watching the last of Matt Ryan with the Falcons this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ryan has thrown for 55,502 yards and 345 touchdowns in his storied career and it all *could* be coming to an end- at least in the ATL- this weekend. Don’t take anything for granted.