The Indianapolis Colts officially traded a third-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for quarterback Matt Ryan on Monday.
With the trade going through at 4:00 p.m. ET, both general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Frank Reich gave statements on their new quarterback entering the remainder of the offseason.
“We’re thrilled we had a chance to acquire a proven veteran in Matt Ryan who brings tremendous experience to our team,” said Ballard. “Matt’s leadership and skillset will complement our roster’s growth and success. He’s long been a great ambassador for the NFL and the Atlanta Falcons, and we’re excited he can continue his accomplished career in Indianapolis.”