Matt Ryan encourages Atlanta to cheer ... cheer every team

A few days ago, the league MVP told Atlanta Falcons fans his "heart hurt," following the Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots.

Matt Ryan's message to Falcons fans

In a new message to fans, Matt Ryan appears ready to move on.

In a Twitter video recorded from his Atlanta high-rise, he thanks fans for their support and their cheers. He encourages fans to keep on cheering when the Falcons move to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the fall.

Until then, “Let’s make sure we’re getting loud for the Hawks, the Braves and our newest team, the Atlanta United.”

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He signs off, as he did before, promising the Falcons will #RiseUp again.

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