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3 Players that could follow Matt Ryan to the Colts

By Nick Halden

Dec 26, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the ball against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the ball against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) react on the field after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) react on the field after the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

The Matt Ryan era in Atlanta is officially over as the Falcons dealt Ryan to the Colts in exchange for a third-round pick. The quarterback was sent to the Colts in exchange for a third-rounder which is a bit shocking when you look around the league and consider all the blockbuster trades that have happened around lesser quarterbacks.

Atlanta’s inability to get even a second-round pick while taking on the biggest dead-cap hit in league history makes this trade a slam dunk for the Colts. The Colts get a franchise quarterback and a leader while the Falcons get a third-rounder and a terrible cap situation.

For the first time in a decade and a half Atlanta will now be searching for a quarterback and an answer at the most important position on the field.

Who else could follow Matt Ryan as the Colts make a push to contend in a packed AFC?

For Ryan and the Colts, the next step in this process is finding who will follow Ryan to a team looking to join the growing list of AFC contenders. Indianapolis will now become a consideration for the top remaining free agents including some familiar faces that could be looking to team back up with Matt Ryan.

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