Matt Ryan, the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, has announced his retirement from the NFL. Ryan, who was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, spent 15 seasons in the league, earning NFL MVP and All-Pro honors in 2016. During his time with the Falcons, Ryan led the team to their first Super Bowl since 1998, though they ultimately lost to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. After being traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2022, Ryan was released in March 2023. He did not find employment for the 2023 season and has now decided to retire.