The Atlanta Falcons have hired former star quarterback and NFL MVP Matt Ryan as their new president of football, the team announced Saturday.
Ryan assumes the position immediately and will oversee all aspects of football for the organization. He will report to owner Arthur Blank and work with Falcons president and CEO Greg Beadles.
“Throughout his remarkable 14-year career in Atlanta, Matt’s leadership, attention to detail, knowledge of the game and unrelenting drive to win made him the most successful player in our franchise’s history,” Blank said in a statement. “I am confident those same qualities will be a tremendous benefit to our organization as he steps into this new role.”