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Matt Ryan named to Falcons Ring of Honor

View photos of former legendary quarterback Matt Ryan through the years as he will be enshrined in the Falcons Ring of Honor during the 2024 season.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 walking out to warm up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida on Sunday, September 19, 2021. (Photo by Jeremy Reper/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in his first career start with the team on August 24, 2008. Ryan was the first rookie quarterback to start a season for the Falcons since Michael Vick in 2001.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and owner Arthur Blank greet during warmups before the game against the Carolina Panthers on October 29, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan answers questions during a media availability session before the NFL Draft luncheon Thursday, April 24, 2008 in New York. Ryan is a top prospect in the upcoming NFL football draft on Saturday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 directs the offense at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday November 24, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 looks on during the game at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday September 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 26: Matt Ryan poses for a photo after being selected third overall by the Atlanta Falcons with National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell during the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 26: Matt Ryan shakes hands with National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodel after being selected third overall by the Atlanta Falcons during the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 gestures at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on Sunday December 15, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 runs out of the tunnel at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, August 29, 2021. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 is shown in the tunnel before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday November 28, 2019. (Photo by Cato Cataldo/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 9, 2022. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, January 9, 2022. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 runs out of the tunnel against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 29, 2020.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 walks through the tunnel before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Saturday, August 21, 2021. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 runs out before the game against the Washington Football Team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 3, 2021. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 runs on to the field before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday October 20, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 poses for a portrait during 2021 AF Creative Days at CW Davis Middle School in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Monday, June 7, 2021. (Photo by Dakota Williams/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 reacts to Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 scoring a touchdown to put the Falcons one point from tying the game in the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on Sunday October 13, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Washington Football Team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 3, 2021. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 drops back to pass during the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday September 15, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 gives a thumbs up during the fourth quarter of the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday November 28, 2019. (Photo by Matt Stamey/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan #2 is seen on the sidelines in the first half against the New England Patriots at Super Bowl 51 on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Houston, TX. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 against the Carolina Panthers on October 11, 2020. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 calls a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 5, 2021. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warming up, pregame against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, September 26th, 2021. (Photo by Gabriella Ricciardi/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 prepares to take the field prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 12, 2021. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 prepares to walk onto the field before facing the Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 26, 2021. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and Atlanta Falcons Owner, Arthur M Blank hug before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on Sunday November 10, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
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Arthur Blank, right, owner and CEO of the Atlanta Falcons and rookie quarterback Matt Ryan wait to address the media after Ryan agreed to a six-year, $72 million deal Tuesday May 20, 2008 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/W.A. Harewood)
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