Matt Ryan joins Falcons front office as President of Football

Matt Ryan has returned to the Atlanta Falcons as their President of Football, a position that allows him final say on on-field matters, including roster construction. His hiring comes after the team dismissed head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot. Ryan was encouraged by his wife, Sarah, who believed he would regret not pursuing this opportunity. Despite lacking experience in the front office, Ryan has been actively involved in practices and is assisting with quarterback development. His performance as an executive will be evaluated in the coming seasons.

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