Former NFL Star Quarterback Matt Ryan Leaving CBS Sports for New Job
Former NFL star quarterback Matt Ryan announced his plans to leave CBS Sports after three years.
"I want to thank the incredible team at CBS Sports. I loved my three years there and I am truly grateful for their support in pursuing this opportunity. The CBS Sports culture is amazing, and I have made teammates and friends for life," he said in a statement.
The statement came after Ryan landed a new job with his former team.
Matt Ryan Back With the Atlanta Falcons
On Saturday, Jan. 10, Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced Ryan as the team's President of Football. In his new role, Ryan will be in charge of hiring the team's new general manager and head coach after the team fired Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris respectively.
"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. From his playing days to his time as an analyst at CBS, Matt has always been a student of the game, and he brings an astute understanding of today's NFL, as well as unique knowledge of our organization and this market. I have full confidence and trust in Matt as we strive to deliver a championship caliber team for Atlanta and Falcons fans everywhere."
Matt Ryan Ready for Baptism by Fire
Ryan is aware of his lack of expertise in operating an NFL organization, but ready for the challenge nonetheless.
"My history with this team speaks for itself, and I'm really grateful for it, and the great relationship I've been lucky to have with Arthur and his family," he said. "I also recognize this side of football is not where I've come up. I've played, I've commented, but I haven't directly operated. I think I'm humble enough to recognize there will be some baptism by fire, but I'm ready for that. I know I've got great resources and partners throughout this organization and I'm fortunate to have mentors across the league. That said, I do understand the weight of a role like this – I've lived it. I have confidence in the perspective my years as a player and a team leader give me. This is not a new table; it's just a new seat."
The former quarterback set franchise marks for career passing yards (59,735), attempts (8,003), completions (5,242), passing touchdowns (367), passer rating (94.6), completion percentage (65.5) and 300-yard games (73).
He also retired with the eighth-most passing yards in NFL history and the most passing yards by a player in their first 14 seasons (59,735).
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