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Here's what people are saying after Matt Ryan retired with the Atlanta Falcons

Reactions were pouring in across social media after he penned a letter to Falcons fans and former teammates in a video.

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ATLANTA — Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. He did so by signing a one-day contract with the Atlanta Falcons to hang up his helmet with the team he was drafted by in 2008.

Reactions were pouring in across social media after he penned a letter to Falcons fans and former teammates in a retirement video.

Reactions to Matt Ryan's retirement

Former Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas:

Words can’t explain what @M_Ryan02 meant to the @AtlantaFalcons Organization…In a DARK PLACE the year of 2007, #MattRyan came & saved the Franchise in 2008…Thank you #deuce #MattyIce🧊…It was an honor to be your draft-mate & teammate 💪🏾… https://t.co/a8M3NK0F75
— Harry Douglas (@HDouglas83) April 22, 2024

NFL Network host:

With Matt Ryan officially retiring a Falcon today, I can't understate what he did for that franchise and city from the time of his arrival - when the Falcons were in a very dark space - until today. Salute to Matt and his family.
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) April 22, 2024

92.9 The Game talk show host Mike Bell:

It's hard for some to remember just how toxic the environment was that Matt Ryan was drafted into. Handled it all with grace, established a consistent winning culture. Earned an MVP and later gave $500K to help the bring the city together in 2020. The epitome of class. https://t.co/imvcGymiL4
— MikeBell929 (@MikeBellATL) April 22, 2024

92.9 The Game broadcaster Mike Conti:

Matt Ryan represented Atlanta with nothing but class for nearly two decades.

I have not heard a single negative thing said about him as a person.

He will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2028, and should be a first-ballot selection with JJ Watt and Tom Brady.
— Mike Conti (@MikeConti929) April 22, 2024

Falcoholic reporter Kevin Knight:

Matt Ryan is the #Falcons GOAT. The amount of class, consistency, and high-level play he brought to this team is nothing short of legendary. Atlanta will never see another Ryan again. Mad respect for a tremendous career.
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) April 22, 2024

Hometeam Brandon Leak with 680 The Fan:

Matt Ryan Retires as an Atlanta Falcon.

The best to do it in a Falcons’ uniform.

The man gave it all to the A!

Job well Done.

Thanks for the memories.

Straight ATL.

🐐 #MattRyan #Falcons #AtlantaFalcons @M_Ryan02 @AtlantaFalcons https://t.co/lWCINtez0s pic.twitter.com/jCHrhE5to2
— HometeamBrandonLeak (@HometeamBleak) April 22, 2024