The Falcons Quarterback Ryan is MATT Ryan, a professional American football player who has been playing for the Atlanta Falcons since 2008. He was drafted by the Falcons in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft and has since become one of the most successful quarterbacks in the league. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl five times and was named the NFL MVP in 2016. He has also led the Falcons to the Super Bowl in 2017.