Report: Falcons fielding trade calls for Ryan ahead of bonus deadline

The Atlanta Falcons have fielded trade calls for quarterback Matt Ryan over the last few days following the team's failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The Falcons also listened to offers for the former MVP prior to losing out on Watson to the Cleveland Browns, adds Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

A decision on Ryan's future will need to be made by Monday at 4 p.m ET. If the quarterback is still on Atlanta's roster after that deadline, he's owed a $7.5-million roster bonus that was pushed back from Friday to help pursue Watson.

Ryan's deal could improve if the team opts to keep him for 2022, adds Rapoport. The veteran is set to carry a $48.67-million cap hit this upcoming season.

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly eyeing Ryan, and the Indianapolis Colts have been speculated as a possible landing spot. The Seahawks and Colts are both in need of a starting quarterback after trading Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz, respectively, this offseason.

The Falcons will need to find a veteran replacement if they trade Ryan, who's played for the NFC South club since being drafted third overall in 2008. Former undrafted free agent Feleipe Franks is the only other quarterback on Atlanta's roster.

Copyright (C) 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.