Photos: Matt Ryan announces his retirement from the NFL

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Photos: Matt Ryan announces his retirement from the NFL

Former Falcons quarterback played 14 seasons in Atlanta and was the NFL MVP in 2016.

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan appears surprised at the crowd gathered for his retirement announcement Monday at the franchise's headquarters in Flowery Branch.

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan greets former wide receiver Brian Finneran before announcing his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (right) is seen with his family before announcing his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan announces his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Falcons owner Arthur Blank introduces former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who announced his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan greets former player Todd McClure after announcing his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (second left) is seen with former players, from left, Brian Finneran, Michael Jenkins and Todd McClure after announcing his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (center back) is seen after announcing his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan strikes a pose after announcing his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (left) greets team announcer and former player Dave Archer after announcing his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan brings his son to the microphone after announcing his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan announces his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (right) embraces team owner Arthur Blank before announcing his retirement at a press conference at the Falcons practice facility in Flowery Branch on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan appears surprised at the crowd gathered for his retirement announcement Monday at the franchise's headquarters in Flowery Branch.

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