The Atlanta Falcons on Saturday named former longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to the newly created role of president of football.
Ryan, who holds most of the team’s passing records after he spent 14 years as the starter, was announced to the new role after interviewing on Friday.
Ryan will be responsible for leading the search for the Falcons’ new coach and general manager. Each new hire will report directly to Ryan, who will leave his role as NFL analyst with CBS.
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