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The Atlanta Falcons have added one of the team’s best players to their front office.
The Falcons announced Saturday that former quarterback Matt Ryan, who spent the first 14 years of his 15-year NFL career with the team after being drafted third overall in 2008, will become president of football on Saturday. The 40-year-old Ryan, who holds team records for passing yards, touchdowns and wins, will assume the new role immediately.
Ryan will report directly to owner Arthur Blank and work with President and CEO Greg Beadles to ensure the alignment of the business and football areas of the organization.
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Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) on the sideline before being inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor at halftime of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on October 3, 2024. (Brett Davis/Imagn Images)
“Throughout his remarkable 14-year career in Atlanta, Matt’s leadership, attention to detail, knowledge of the game and tireless drive to win have made him the most successful player in our franchise history,” Blank said in a statement.
“I am confident that those same attributes will be a tremendous asset to our organization as he steps into this new role. From his playing days to his time as an analyst on CBS, Matt has always been a student of the game, and he brings a keen understanding of today’s NFL, as well as unique knowledge of our organization and this market. I have every confidence in and strive to deliver a Matt team and strive to deliver a team for Atlanta. Falcons fans everywhere.”
The Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris on Sunday after back-to-back 8-9 seasons. The Falcons had won their last four games, leading some to believe Morris could afford a third season, but Blank had other plans.
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CBS Sports broadcaster Matt Ryan before a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Nov. 16, 2025. (Ron Chenoy/Imagn Images)
The Falcons also fired general manager Terry Fontenot after five seasons on Sunday. Ryan will be fully involved in the team’s search for the Falcons’ next head coach and general manager.
“Arthur gave me the chance of a lifetime almost twenty years ago and he’s done it again today,” Ryan said in a statement.
“While I appreciate the time I had with the Colts and with CBS, I have always been a Falcon. It feels great to be home. I could not be more excited, grateful or humbled by this new opportunity. I began my career with one singular goal: to do right by the Blank family, the Falcons organization, the City of Atlanta fan has not changed that commitment to our success in Atlanta. I am very ready to help write a new chapter of excellence.”
Ryan has spent the last three seasons as a member of the CBS Sports staff as an analyst.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on January 2, 2022. (Rich Barnes/USA TODAY Sports)
“I want to thank the incredible team at CBS Sports. I loved my three years there and I am truly grateful for their support in pursuing this opportunity. The CBS Sports culture is amazing and I have made teammates and friends for life,” Ryan said in a statement.
Drafted out of Boston College, Ryan played 14 seasons with the Falcons and holds many franchise records, including passing yards (59,735), attempts (8,003), completions (5,242), passing yards (367), passer rating (94.6), completion percentage (65.05 yards) and games (65.05 yards).
