15 unique photos of former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan

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15 unique photos of former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan

Here’s some views of the former Atlanta Falcons QB that you don’t see often.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named NFL MVP for the 2016 season. Ryan led the franchise to its second NFC championship, defeating the Packers in the title game - the final game at the Georgia Dome.

In this photo, Matt Ryan kisses wife Sarah after the Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome in January 2017.

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 13: Matt Ryan #2 and Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate their third quarter touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons lines up as a receiver during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at the Georgia Dome on November 27, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Matt Ryan #2 talks to Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons on the sidelines during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on January 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Matt Ryan #2 and D.J. Tialavea #86 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after connecting for a touchdown during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 15: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons signals from the line during the first half of a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 21: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is pressured by Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 21, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

GOLF MATT: Matt Ryan reacts to one of his tee shots at the Matt Ryan Celebrity-Am Classic in 2014. BOB ANDRES / BANDRES@AJC.COM

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 04: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown with Leonard Hankerson #85 in the first half against the Houston Texans at the Georgia Dome on October 4, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by T.Y. McGill #67, D'Qwell Jackson #52 and Billy Winn #99 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at the Georgia Dome on November 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

102515 NASHVILLE: -- Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan audibles a play against the Titans at the line of scrimmage during the first half in a football game on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Nashville. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 12: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons and Willie Young #97 of the Chicago Bears talk after Ryan was sacked at the Georgia Dome on October 12, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 25: Team Irvin quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons walks offsides the field after the 2015 Pro Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 25, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 2: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons scrambles against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on October 2, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons runs out of the tunnel prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

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Credit: AP file photo

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named NFL MVP for the 2016 season. Ryan led the franchise to its second NFC championship, defeating the Packers in the title game - the final game at the Georgia Dome.

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