The Atlanta Falcons announced on Thursday that they have agreed on a 5-year contract extension with quarterback Matt Ryan that will pay him $30 million a year and include $100 million guaranteed.
It’s a massive deal for the 2016 NFL MVP, but worthwhile considering the consistent success the Falcons have enjoyed under their franchise QB.
The Twitter reactions to the contract were interesting, with some focusing on how Aaron Rodgers is now next in line for a big deal, while others were happy that Ryan will remain with the Falcons for the longhaul. Here’s a sampling of the reactions:
Breaking news concerning Matt Ryan pic.twitter.com/zMUQCk2nwa
— David Steele (@David_C_Steele) May 3, 2018
Here come the Matt Ryan haters pic.twitter.com/fef9NT30Hs
— JamakeComedy (@Jamake0602) May 3, 2018
MATT RYAN IS A FALCON FOR LIFE!!!! pic.twitter.com/NCES87Nxs3
— Craig Bowie (@craigstreeet) May 3, 2018
Braves are back and Matt Ryan is a Falcon for the foreseeable future…today is a good day
— Nate (@BravesBama16) May 3, 2018
In a couple years from now, Matt Ryan deal would look like a steal. So all the fake outrage going on right now really needs to stop
— Cam (@foreign_camm) May 3, 2018
Matt Ryan just signed the biggest contract in nfl history and Joe Flaco has to worry about Lamar Jackson taking his starting job life is good
— Kalup (@KalupL) May 3, 2018
Aaron Rodgers looking at Matt Ryan's deal like… gimme all the monies pic.twitter.com/lh202x4a9P
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) May 3, 2018
Aaron Rodgers with his agent after seeing Matt Ryan's new contract pic.twitter.com/l6ajpnjugf
— One Take At A Time (@OneTakeAtATime) May 3, 2018
Ryan ranks seventh among active QBs in passing yards and eighth in passing touchdowns. Since being drafted in 2008, he has helped lead the Falcons to 95 wins.
