Matt Ryan spent his entire NFL career with Atlanta and the Falcons until he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts the other day.
The first-round pick — third overall — in 2008 leaves Georgia with great memories and wanted the fans there to know how much he appreciated them.
“I have long thought and often said that I would retire as a Falcon,” Ryan wrote. “But the changes and growth continue. As excited as I am about this next step in my career, this is a bittersweet moment.