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The Indianapolis Colts are getting ready to start their preseason against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday afternoon. For the fans hoping to see new quarterback Matt Ryan, they are in luck. Head coach Frank Reich announced that he will play briefly. “[Ryan will] play maybe a quarter, maybe a little less,” Reich said, via the […]

Matt Ryan has labored through four straight losing seasons with an Atlanta Falcons team that appears set for a lengthy rebuild. That’s why his trade from the Falcons to the Indianapolis Colts should be a nice change of pace for the aging veteran. At 37 years old, Ryan’s best days are probably behind him. But […]

When the Indianapolis Colts heartbreakingly missed out on the 2021 NFL Playoffs after an unconscionable loss to the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard went back to the drawing board. They traded quarterback Carson Wentz, brought in QB Matt Ryan, and added or re-upped several notable offensive weapons. Despite […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan hasn’t been around running back Jonathan Taylor for long, but he has already realized how good the third-year player is. Ryan, the longtime Atlanta Falcons quarterback, was traded to the Colts in March. Now with training camp underway, he is getting his first look at Taylor and this Colts running […]

Much attention for the Indianapolis Colts heading into the 2022 season has centered on just how offensive coordinator Marcus Brady will look to balance out the play calls for Matt Ryan and Jonathan Taylor. In the 2021 season, Taylor was the do-it-all offensive talent for the Colts, as he finished the year ranking at first […]

First impressions are always pivotal for any player featuring in training camp for the first time with a new team. For Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan, he has already wowed multiple coaching staff members and teammates as well. The Colts opened up their training camp to all players on July 26, and Ryan has since […]

The Indianapolis Colts have found themselves in a position that no team wants to be in. They are fighting in a world of mediocrity. And they hope to address the problem by adding a different veteran quarterback each season. The Colts are now on their fifth starting quarterback in just as many seasons. Since losing […]

The Indianapolis Colts are entering a new chapter with Matt Ryan at quarterback. After the failed Carson Wentz experiment, GM Chris Ballard quickly moved on by acquiring Ryan in a trade with the Falcons. Ahead of his first year in Indy, rumors emerged that the Colts could make a move to land Ryan’s former favorite […]

Boston Celtics forward Matt Ryan wasn’t able to contain his emotions after his heroics gave the Beantown team the win in their Summer League showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. Ryan delivered the game-winner for Boston after it looked like they were on the verge of defeat against Milwaukee. The Bucks took the lead, 109-108, with […]

Who says the NBA Summer League is not that exciting? The 2022 instalment of the annual showcase already had plenty of highs, and the Boston Celtics added more to that with their last-second win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The Celtics and Bucks had an intense back-and-forth in the final two minutes of the […]

The Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts made some big moves in the offseason at their quarterback position. Both franchises landed two amazing quarterbacks in Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan, respectively. After years of riding the QB carousel, Denver and Indy finally have their star quarterback. On Friday, one of the greatest quarterbacks to play […]

During his run with the Atlanta Falcons, Matt Ryan did not necessarily have a consistent running game that he could lean on. Just last season, the Falcons ranked at 31st in rushing yards per game with an 85.4 average. But now with the Indianapolis Colts, the veteran quarterback is looking ahead to having a balanced […]

If there is one player in the NFL who knows just what Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan has gone through over the past months, it is Matthew Stafford. Stafford spent the opening 12 years of his career with the Detroit Lions before the team opted to ship him off to the Los Angeles Rams. This […]

The Indianapolis Colts looked playoff-bound in 2021, as they were 9-6 and well-positioned for a spot in the postseason before they lost each of their last two games, one of them to the horrible Jacksonville Jaguars. Such a collapse spelled the end for quarterback Carson Wentz, who was subsequently dealt to the Washington Commanders this […]

Although the Carson Wentz blockbuster trade happened months ago, the Indianapolis Colts are working to shake off the bad breakup and work with new quarterback Matt Ryan. After Wentz failed to work with head coach Frank Reich, who first helped unlock his talents, Indy has to prove that their fifth quarterback in five years is worth […]

Even as the Indianapolis Colts have completed just three days from their OTAs schedule, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is already quite a fan of Matt Ryan. As expected, the Colts’ new starting quarterback was the main attraction at the team’s OTAs this past week, as he completed several keen throws to wideouts such as […]

Marcus Mariota has some big shoes to fill for the Atlanta Falcons as he steps into the role of the team’s starting quarterback. Mariota is going to be taking the spot of Matt Ryan, who himself has been traded to the Indianapolis Colts. At this point, big things are expected from Mariota. Falcons head coach […]

The Indianapolis Colts have struggled to find a franchise quarterback ever since the shocking retirement of Andrew Luck. They’ve gone through a slew of guys since, from the likes of Jacoby Brissett to Philip Rivers to more recently, Carson Wentz. This offseason, they brought in former MVP Matt Ryan from the Falcons. More recently, the […]

The New Orleans Saints’ rivalry with the Atlanta Falcons will be missing a familiar face next season, as longtime Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was traded to the Indianapolis Colts this NFL offseason. While Falcons fans were understandably upset, someone from the Saints’ side of things was also disappointed. New Orleans defensive end Cameron Jordan is […]

Even with Matt Ryan on the roster, the Indianapolis Colts are still looking to add to the quarterback position on their roster. During the Colts rookie minicamp on Friday afternoon, reporters asked head coach Frank Reich about the possibility of bringing in a veteran quarterback behind Ryan, and the fifth-year coach did not rule out […]

Matt Ryan has begun his tenure with the Indianapolis Colts. After going through the Carson Wentz experience, Indianapolis looked to give Frank Reich a better veteran to try to get the Colts back into the playoffs. Even before a game has been played, Ryan already looks like an upgrade over Wentz. His presence in practice has […]

The Indianapolis Colts are set to enter a new chapter with Matt Ryan under center as the starting quarterback. After Carson Wentz’s stint in Indy ended in disaster, the Colts offloaded him to the Commanders and replaced him with Ryan this offseason. Colts legend Reggie Wayne is fired up over the addition of Ryan and […]

The Indianapolis Colts pulled off a blockbuster trade in March for long-time Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. But in his eyes, it might’ve never happened if they didn’t try to pursue Deshaun Watson. Ryan got brutally honest recently on the whole situation, essentially saying if the Falcons steered clear of trying to chase Watson, he […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to move on from the late-season struggles that saw them slip out of playoff contention last year. A key component in putting that unfavorable memory in the past was relieving Carson Wentz of his duties as the team’s quarterback. After dealing Wentz to the Commanders and subsequently trading for Matt […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a franchise-altering decision when they opted to trade quarterback Carson Wentz, who they had just acquired via trade last offseason, to the Washington Commanders. The team then acquired Atlanta Falcons veteran Matt Ryan to be their next signal-caller. However, given the big-name quarterbacks who were on the trade block this offseason, […]

The Indianapolis Colts are not strangers to adding high-profile quarterbacks in recent years. But to their misfortune, they haven’t found one that sticks. Matt Ryan is their latest attempt to find a QB that will help lead them deep in the playoffs. Because the roster around him is so strong, Ryan is a strong piece […]

The Atlanta Falcons ushered in a new era when they traded longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts. Ryan had been the Falcons’ starter since the moment he was drafted back in 2008. After dealing the former MVP, the Falcons went out and signed former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota to a two-year […]

Matt Ryan’s trade to the Indianapolis Colts marks yet another attempted solution at finding a quarterback that can bring the team far in the playoffs. Acquiring veteran quarterbacks for teams that are strong in every other facet is the new way teams are looking to build contenders. One of Ryan’s close friends was just the […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a play for Deshaun Watson, but they ultimately fell short as the Cleveland Browns won those sweepstakes. In the aftermath of the Watson chase, the Falcons traded longtime franchise quarterback Matt Ryan and signed Marcus Mariota to replace him. However, that doesn’t mean Atlanta is done adding to its quarterback room […]

Matt Ryan’s 14-career with the Atlanta Falcons has come to an end. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts, who should help him compete for the playoffs again. Ryan’s career in Atlanta was illustrious. He became the very best quarterback, and one of the best overall players, in the franchise’s history. The four-time Pro Bowler […]

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The Atlanta Falcons and Matt Ryan parted ways on Monday after 14 seasons, with the veteran QB getting dealt to the Indianapolis Colts. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Ryan broke his silence on his departure from the Falcons, describing himself as having a “whirlwind of a week” leading up to the big trade. Via […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a big splash on Monday, acquiring Matt Ryan in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. The move will see Ryan take over as the starting QB in Indy, and prompted an excited reaction from one free-agent wide receiver. Odell Beckham Jr. has high expectations for Ryan in Indianapolis and took to […]

With news breaking on Monday that the Atlanta Falcons would be sending their best quarterback in franchise history, Matt Ryan, to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 3rd round pick, the former 3rd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft’s long and storied tenure in the Peach State came to a close. While in […]

The Indianapolis Colts quickly replaced Carson Wentz on Monday by trading for Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Matt Ryan, despite being linked to Baker Mayfield. The team has now made a major contract move to make sure Ryan does stick around for the entire two years of his deal. Via Ian Rapoport: As part of the […]

The Indianapolis Colts have found their quarterback in Matt Ryan. Ryan previously spent his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons, but now, he will get a new opportunity with the Colts. The team has been in search of a signal-caller this offseason after trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. The Colts only had to […]

The Atlanta Falcons signaled a new era at the quarterback spot when they traded longtime signal-caller Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2022 second round pick on Monday. Ryan played for Atlanta for 14 seasons, leading the team to a 120-102 record as a starter and a Super Bowl berth in […]

The Atlanta Falcons traded longtime franchise quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, just hours before the veteran was due a $7.5 million signing bonus. The deal wasn’t a shocker, as the Falcons had been rumored to be ready to move on for some time now. Well, shortly after offloading Ryan to Indy, […]

The Indianapolis Colts just pulled the trigger on a trade with the Atlanta Falcons for veteran quarterback Matt Ryan, who will be replacing the departed Carson Wentz under center. There were also rumors about Baker Mayfield and Jimmy Garoppolo as Colts options, but they wound up going with Ryan. ESPN’s Dianna Russini has more insight […]