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Matt Ryan among 10-year veterans with highest PFF grades

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp works with Matt Ryan during team practice on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Flowery Branch.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp works with Matt Ryan during team practice on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Flowery Branch.
By Maghen Moore
June 28, 2018

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is among the 10-plus-years veteran players with the highest grades in 2017, according to Pro Football Focus.

Ryan is entering his 11th season in the NFL. He was drafted third overall in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.

The former Boston College quarterback threw for 4,095 yards and 20 touchdowns, averaging 255.9 yards a game in 2017.

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