Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons

Cordarrelle Patterson on Matt Ryan: ‘He’s a Hall of Famer’

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter/AJC

Falcons offensive star Cordarrelle Patterson speaks with the media after reporting to training camp Tuesday.
By
July 26, 2022

FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons wide receiver/running back Cordarrelle Patterson said he has been in contact with former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.

“It’s Matt Ryan, he’s one of the great Hall of Famers,” Patterson said. “Of course, he’s good. He’s in a good situation right now.”

ExploreMore AJC coverage of the Falcons

The Colts have high expectations for Ryan, who played the 14 previous seasons with the Falcons.

“Nothing less than what they expected here,” Patterson said. “He’s a Hall of Famer. That’s all I can really say.”

Falcons’ 90-man roster analysis:

Part 1: Defensive line

Part 2: Linebackers

Part 3: Secondary

Part 4: Special teams

Part 5: Wide receivers / tight ends

Part 6: Offensive line

Part 7: Running backs

Part 8: Quarterbacks

The Bow Tie Chronicles

About the Author

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.

Follow D. Orlando Ledbetter on facebookFollow D. Orlando Ledbetter on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker celebrates a third down stop against Notre Dame during the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

AJC’S 2025 position-by-position 11-part NFL draft series

The Falcons hold the 15th overall pick in the draft, and former Georgia standout Jalon Walker is expected to be drafted in the top 10.

Former Stanford/Indiana DB Nic Toomer hopes to get NFL draft call

The Sandy Creek High football and track star says he feels he showed Colts, Falcons what he can do.

List for Falcons’ Locals Day includes 26 with ties to Georgia or Georgia Tech

A list of players in attendance for Falcon's Locals Day on April 11.

The Latest

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker celebrates a third down stop against Notre Dame during the Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

AJC’S 2025 position-by-position 11-part NFL draft series

List for Falcons’ Locals Day includes 26 with ties to Georgia or Georgia Tech

Former Stanford/Indiana DB Nic Toomer hopes to get NFL draft call

Featured

Pinky Cole's Ponce City Market location in Atlanta, Georgia, 'Bar Vegan', during lunch time on April 5, 2024. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Credit: Jamie Spaar

Restaurant founded by Pinky Cole hasn’t paid legal settlement, lawyer says

The admission comes after Cole announced she had recently lost and then reacquired her Slutty Vegan dining empire.

No time frame: Brian Kemp keeps GOP guessing as pressure builds on Senate bid

Many Republicans would like to see Kemp as the GOP's best hope to defeat Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026.

Atlanta church trafficked ministry students, lawsuit alleges

An Atlanta church is being sued by a former member who alleges she and others were trafficked as part of its youth ministry program.