The Atlanta Falcons have ended the Matt Ryan era, agreeing Monday to trade the most successful quarterback in franchise history.
Atlanta traded Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday in exchange for a 2022 third-round draft pick The future of Ryan in Atlanta was questioned after the team looked into acquiring former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, a Gainesville native who eventually was traded to the Browns. Watson’s deal would have been controversial as he is facing 22 civil suits for inappropriate conduct and sexual assault by a group of female massage therapists.
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