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Atlanta Falcons Report: Matt Ryan, Julio Jones are staying in Atlanta

By Shawn Spencer

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 15: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons talk on the sidlines during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 15: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons talk on the sidlines during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Report: Atlanta Falcons aren’t looking to trade Matt Ryan or Julio Jones

The Atlanta Falcons have been amidst several trade rumors already even though the league’s 2021 offseason isn’t officially underway.

Many analysts and insiders have pointed out that the Falcons may look to trade away their top aging stars in QB Matt Ryan and WR Julio Jones for draft capital and to potentially free up cap space for the future as they look to rebuild.

While many have already written the Atlanta Falcons off as contenders, the latest reports indicate what anyone who has kept up with the franchise already knew: Don’t expect Ryan or Jones to go anywhere.

The NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday afternoon that fans shouldn’t expect the Falcons to pursue a trade for either Ryan or Jones, despite the crazy offseason we’ve already seen for quarterbacks on the move.

The Atlanta Falcons have a chance to compete with new leadership in place and keeping Ryan, Jones is the smartest decision

Say what you want to about Arthur Smith, but he and Terry Fontenot believe they can win with this roster if they add the right pieces this offseason.

We’re not here to say that the Falcons are going to win the Super Bowl or that they will even make the playoffs next season, but what we are here to say is that you at least have to give your new leadership a chance.

If the Falcons trade Matt Ryan and Julio Jones, you’re talking about at least three years of rebuilding before they’re ready to compete on any scale again. Do you really want to wait that long?

Ryan may not be a top-five quarterback in the league, but he’s more than serviceable. Smith is going to run an offensive system that Ryan is comfortable in and they’re going to give it a go with what they have.

Will it work out? Who knows. But it’s the only shot right now.

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There is too much invested in contracts to pull out now and the Falcons have to find a way to get competitive by building around both Ryan and Jones’ strengths rather than looking to ‘off’ them and putting a mind’s eye on years down the road.

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