SUMMARY
- Matt Ryan has played with the Atlanta Falcons for 14 seasons.
- On March 15, 2023, Matt Ryan was released by the Indianapolis Colts.
In a video, Matt Ryan, who has been serving as a free agent since 2022, hinted towards a possible retirement before the beginning of the new season. Ryan is a 38-year-old football star from the United States who is a former star for the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts.
The quarterback played high school football at William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia. Later, he committed to Boston College and continued to play for the Boston College Eagles football team.
Ryan began his NFL journey with the Falcons in 2008 when he became the franchise’s first-round third pick. The 38-year-old has been a starter for the franchise since signing the contract. Then, in 2022, Ryan moved to the Indianapolis Colts after ending his 14-year stint with the Falcons. After the transfer, the quarterback was never seen performing like he used to with the Falcons and was released by the Colts on March 15, 2023.
What did Matt Ryan say about his retirement?
Ryan appeared on the “Up & Adams” sports television show, where he discussed saying goodbye to the NFL. The quarterback and host, Kay Adams, chatted on different topics for one hour, and during the conversation, Ryan shared his idea of hanging his helmet.
Legendary QB Matt Ryan confirms retirement is on the horizon 👏 ❤️
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The former Flacons star said, “I’m really happy doing what I’m doing. I think the calendar year, the league calendar year, is going to change, and you know maybe something will come in the next couple of weeks.” Distinguishing from Ryan’s quotes, Adams asked if something would come on retirement or if he would play for a team. In response, Ryan said, “Yeah, yeah, I think as far as retirement.”
Adams asked Ryan to play for the Las Vegas Raiders and thinks Vegas will suit him. However, the quarterback denied playing any longer and repeated that he was comfortable with what he was doing. Therefore, the quarterback has already decided to quit the sport after 15 years and made a blueprint for life after football.
Matt Ryan’s NFL stats and achievements
The quarterback made 234 appearances in the top-division football league of the nation and recorded 124-109-1. Ryan participated in all the games of his NFL career as a starter. The 38-year-old registered 5,551 successful passes from 8,464 attempts, with 65.6 percent completion of passes.
Ryan also covered 62,792 passing yards, passing 381 touchdowns and 183 interceptions. He also rushed for 1,539 yards, rushing 13 touchdowns and 488 sacks. During the postseason, Ryan made ten appearances, completed 237 passes from 351 attempts, and covered 2,672 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, and seven interceptions. The former Falcons man-made 23 rushing attempts and covered 43 rushing yards.
He hasn’t been able to win the Super Bowl trophy despite participating in the league for 15 years. Still, he once became the NFL Most Valuable Player, NFL Offensive Player of the Year, AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, made four Pro Bowl appearances, and more. Ryan also set up some remarkable records in his long career, making him one of the best in the league, and his retirement will be an emotional day for the fans.
