The legendary QB is expected to oversee the hiring of Atlanta's new coach and GM after Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot were fired.

Fourteen seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, an NFL MVP, a place in the team's Ring of Honor and holding every passing record in franchise history just weren't enough for Matt Ryan. Now, the legendary Falcons quarterback has been named the first-ever president of football for the organization.

Following an 8-9 season in 2024, there was hope the Falcons would take a step forward in 2025. Last season's first-round pick, quarterback Michael Penix Jr., was set to take over as the team's full-time starter, and the team used its first four picks in the 2025 NFL Draft to shore up a struggling defense.

The Atlanta Falcons appear set to bring back a franchise icon.

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 said he is motivated to take care of unfinished business in his new role as the Atlanta Falcons president of football. Ryan was named the 2016 NFL MVP after leading the Falcons to the Super Bowl in the highlight of his 14 years as the team's starting quarterback.

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:

The Falcons took a unique approach in the offseason, dedicating significant resources to their special teams unit through multiple free-agent signings and 53-man roster decisions aimed at improving the group. The result was the worst special teams performance in recent memory.