The Atlanta Falcons publicly flirted with another quarterback, and now it’s time to kiss and make up with Matt Ryan. He may want a new contract from them as an apology.
Longtime Houston radio host Lance Zierlein, who also serves as an NFL Draft scout for NFL Media, was talking on Twitter Saturday about some of the quarterbacks on the trade block. Zierlein noted that quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield, Jimmy Garoppolo and Matt Ryan could be traded and all want new deals.
Each QB on trade block will look for new contract at new rates. Will teams give quality picks & big deals for:
Baker: Never even played on Cousins' level.
Matt Ryan: 36 & slow w/ less than 2:1 TD/INT ratio over last 3 yrs.
Jimmy: Surgery & underwhelming in QB-friendly offense— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) March 19, 2022
A fan responded to tell Zierlein that Ryan was on a reasonable contract. That’s when the radio host shared that he has heard Ryan wants a new 3-year deal.
He wants a new contract. Heard from league sources his agent wants 3 years on a brand, new deal.
— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) March 19, 2022
Ryan converted some of his salary into a bonus to help the Falcons with the salary cap. He is taking home $23.75 million in 2022 and $28 million for 2023.
But now that Atlanta missed out on Deshaun Watson, Ryan may try to make the Falcons pay. Atlanta has had four straight losing seasons and doesn’t appear to be in any better shape for next season.
Photo: Jan 31, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan answers questions during a press conference at Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
