The long-rumored addition of Matt Ryan to the Atlanta Falcons front office is now done. Team owner Arthur Blank officially announced Ryan's hiring as Falcons president of football:

Former NFL MVP Matt Ryan has been named President of Football by the Atlanta Falcons. Here’s why Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes Ryan is the right choice.

Matt Ryan, who spent 14 seasons as the Falcons quarterback from 2008 to 2021, has returned to Atlanta to become the team's president of football. Ryan will take over this newly created role to help get the team back to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Former NFL MVP leaves broadcasting to become Atlanta’s president of football with final say over GM, coach search

Additionally, the team will hire a president of football to work with the new GM and head coach. Atlanta has already been linked to several candidates, including former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan,