Social media reacts to Matt Ryan’s trade to Colts

The Falcons have agreed to trade quarterback Matt Ryan to the Colts, according to multiple reports.

Here is a sampling of the reaction Monday on social media:

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— Russell Gage Jr. (@GageRussell) March 21, 2022

Matt Ryan is the greatest #Falcons player ever and there's no debate
— WelpDW (@PlainDw) March 21, 2022

Two Atlanta Legends.

Thank you for everything, @FreddieFreeman5 and @M_Ryan02 pic.twitter.com/TOeTUTS2qO
— Georgia Sports Now (@GASportsNow) March 21, 2022

By any statistical measure, Matt Ryan was the greatest Falcon of all time. This is truly the end of an era in Atlanta sports.
— Mike Conti (@MikeConti929) March 21, 2022

Colts know the 36-year-old Matt Ryan is yet another bridge, and that they won't get off the hamster wheel until they find a young QB in the draft. But the team's thinking: the roster's good and ready to compete. Ryan gives them a chance in AFC South. Team still wants to add more.
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) March 21, 2022

I'm still pondering this, but:

Colts Matt Ryan > Colts Philip Rivers.... I think.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 21, 2022

Good save by the Colts, who come away from the QB shuffle with Matt Ryan, a guy they can definitely go to the playoffs with. he is the perfect bridge for a few years. pic.twitter.com/Lz93ri8k3t
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) March 21, 2022

Matt Ryan's OROY campaign in 2008. @M_Ryan02 pic.twitter.com/VUInPz05xd
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) March 21, 2022

Matt Ryan will always be an @AtlantaFalcons legend.

2016 MVP
2016 OPOY
2008 OROY
4x Pro Bowler pic.twitter.com/zFB8XILg25
— NFL (@NFL) March 21, 2022

Happy for Matt Ryan. He gets to leave the trainwreck that is the 2022 #Falcons to go to a terrific win-now situation with the #Colts. Smart to capitalize and get another chance at a Super Bowl elsewhere.

Terrific player and person, and I'll miss him dearly.
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) March 21, 2022

wow, so the Colts...

• added Matt Ryan
• lost Carson Wentz
• weren't forced to extend Ryan's deal
• gained a 3rd that may be a 2nd
• made ATL eat $40,525,000 dead cap*
• lowered Ryan's 2022 cap hit to $28M, less than Carson Wentz's

*largest in NFL history
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 21, 2022

Realizing Matt Ryan’s last game as a Falcon was a loss to the Saints. Fitting.
— Gabriel (@GabeWhoDat) March 21, 2022

The #Falcons will carry a $40.525 million dead cap hit in 2022 for Matt Ryan. That's actually a savings of $9,093,382 ... which they now will need to add a new starting QB.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 21, 2022

The Falcons are trading former MVP Matt Ryan to the Colts. Since his debut in 2008, no other QB has played in more games than Ryan (222)

Ryan is the Falcons' all-time leader in:
Wins (120)
Pass yds (59,735)
Pass TD (367)
Interceptions (170)
Completions (5,242)
Attempts (8,003) pic.twitter.com/hGDVQ8R1TM
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 21, 2022

There is so much to say about how the Falcons have completely botched their rebuild so far. That can be talked about in the next few days. Today is a celebration of Matt Ryan. He is finally going to play for a well-run, talented organization. It’s been a long time coming.
— Allen Strk (@allenstrk) March 21, 2022

Trade!! The #Falcons are in agreement on a trade of QB Matt Ryan to the #Colts, per @MikeGarafolo, @TomPelissero and me. ATL gets a 3rd back.

Fallout from the Deshaun Watson situation, with Ryan starting over in Indy. Ryan gets a contract adjustment with more guaranteed money.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2022

Matt Ryan deserved better from the Falcons. Guy never complained and represented the organization with class despite them throwing him to the wolves and never giving him a defense.

To the best QB in franchise history, Thank you pic.twitter.com/CBkk4gmN3V
— SportsTalkATL.com (@SportsTalkATL) March 21, 2022

For the third straight offseason, the Colts have acquired a NEW veteran starting QB:

2020: Signed Philip Rivers
2021: Traded for Carson Wentz
2022: Traded for Matt Ryan pic.twitter.com/VpXpMAvyoB
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) March 21, 2022

Matt Ryan's 2016 MVP season was something special.

Now time to bring those talents to Indy.@M_Ryan02 | @Colts pic.twitter.com/YwyZ5zI2zu
— NFL (@NFL) March 21, 2022

It’s official: Matt Ryan is the next quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts.

The Falcons will receive third rounder in exchange for the 36-year-old stepping under center. Prepare to hear a lot of Vanilla Ice in Lucas Oil Stadium @ColtsBluezone pic.twitter.com/RCXJv9AuYl
— Alexa Ross (@AlexaRossTV) March 21, 2022

Will the #Colts now pursue Julio Jones and reunite him with Matt Ryan...? pic.twitter.com/zAuqa7bBkZ
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 21, 2022

@juliojones_11 aye man hear me out! Matt have already thrown you a lot of touchdowns in the dome in Atlanta, y’all could finish what y’all started in Atlanta in the dome here in Indy! 👀
— Darius Leonard (@dsleon45) March 21, 2022

Time to start warming up! pic.twitter.com/yg8pLTWFHO
— cordarrelle patterson (@ceeflashpee84) March 21, 2022

Do we play the colts?!? What’s the @Saints schedule 😒👀🥺 pic.twitter.com/7HF27sza7k
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) March 21, 2022

Let’s Go! 🔥 https://t.co/lOVOFMjwkg
— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) March 21, 2022

That is a great pick up for colts. Chris Ballard is such a great dude & I have a bunch of respect for him and org. 🤝 easy to root for good genuine ppl!
— Tony Jefferson II (@_tonyjefferson) March 21, 2022

this season is going to be so heartbreaking not seeing either Matt Ryan or Julio Jones in Atlanta anymore 🥺😭 thats like 90% of my whole ATL NFL fandom upbringing gone
— not Hawks szn (@TooTurntDevin) March 21, 2022

Matt Ryan to the Colts is my favorite QB move this off-season #ForTheShoe #colts https://t.co/SmmOLsgM3P
— Bryant McFadden (@BMac_SportsTalk) March 21, 2022

ExploreFalcons QB Matt Ryan traded to the Colts

Since the start of the 2016 season, Matt Ryan leads the NFL in passing yards (26,978) and he’s 5th in touchdown passes (165), per @EpKap.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 21, 2022

I really hope the Colts win a Super Bowl with Matt Ryan. They are a damn good team.
— Steven Hester (@SteHes3) March 21, 2022

I know Matt Ryan is on the back end of his career but I absolutely love this trade! #Colts
— Jamie Garza (@GarzaJ420) March 21, 2022

Falcons went from trading Matt Ryan for nothing in return but a 3rd round pick to losing out on getting Deshaun Watson to Marcus Mariota being their starting QB💀💀💀
— RipMOM 💔🕊😔🎀 (@davajeionh96) March 21, 2022

Trading Matt Ryan was a good thing. It's just that it should've happened last yr. Now the Falcons just got fraction of what they could've received for Matt last year. And the rebuild is now a year behind & we're let holding only a 3rd round pick. It's about to be real rough guys.
— John C. Varner III (@LilHulkQ) March 21, 2022

Matt Ryan threw for 20 touchdowns last year. I’m almost certain Marcus Mariota can run pass and run for just as many if not more with the same weapons
— mannydev. (@emmaaanuuuel) March 21, 2022

Matt Ryan can still push the ball down the field (also Kyle Pitts is very fun) pic.twitter.com/oGZjLj9mF3
— Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2) March 21, 2022

Now y'all bout to see what it's like to not have Matt Ryan at QB. It's not going to be the utopia y'all think it will be. Remember Joey Harrington? Yeah.
— PreacherMan 🏆🏆 (@preacherman_116) March 21, 2022

Matt Ryan for Marcus Mariota?
I guess, Atlanta. I guess.
— nyles. (@nylesxnature) March 21, 2022

If @bakermayfield feels disrespected, man look at Matt Ryan. Had to deal with the vick fallout took the team to the Superbowl, competitive for a long time. #NFL
— Nick Carcioppolo (@carci337) March 21, 2022