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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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Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrates with Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (2) after scoring a touchdown to tie the game during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. Cincinnati Bengals defeated Tennessee Titans 19-16.Cincinnati Bengals At Tennessee Titans Divisional Playoff 58
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrates with Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (2) after scoring a touchdown to tie the game during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. Cincinnati Bengals defeated Tennessee Titans 19-16.Cincinnati Bengals At Tennessee Titans Divisional Playoff 58 /

1. Julio Jones

Jones makes a lot of sense for the Colts and for Matt Ryan. Jones long helped elevate Ryan during his time in Atlanta and would be a great veteran addition for the Colts. The Colts have solid receivers but could use a veteran like Julio and Jones could use a season to rebuild a bit of his value.

Why not join back up with the quarterback who helped bring you your most success? With Atlanta now in full rebuild mode and Ryan gone a reunion with Jones no longer makes sense there.  The Colts could land Julio for a bargain contract now that they have their quarterback.

Landing Ryan is a step in the right direction but the Colts should be far from done in a loaded AFC. Making the move for Ryan is a contending move that needs to be followed by bringing in impactful veterans and going into full win-now mode just as we saw the Rams do last season after trading for Matthew Stafford.

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