Matt Ryan Fantasy

The Indianapolis Colts converted $12 million of new quarterback Matt Ryan's 2022 compensation into a signing bonus, creating $6 million in salary cap space for this year, according to a source. Ryan's salary cap number drops to $18,705,882 for this year, giving the Colts more cap space to make more moves this offseason. Indianapolis' yearly QB carousel continues this year after they gave up on Carson Wentz, traded him to the Washington Commanders and acquired Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons. Matty Ice should be an upgrade over Wentz, although he's heading into his age-37 season in a run-first offense in Indy. He could certainly improve on his 2021 campaign, but fantasy managers considering him as a QB1 should temper expectations.

Mar. 24th • 12:48 PM

The Atlanta Falcons traded quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday in exchange for a third-round pick. Ryan will also get a contract adjustment with more guaranteed money. Monday was a deadline for Atlanta to make a decision on whether to trade Ryan or give him a $7.5 million roster bonus. The 36-year-old will now head to a much better all-around offense in Indianapolis after spending the first 14 years of his career in Atlanta. Ryan wasn't of much use in fantasy in 2021, but in his defense, he didn't have many playmakers to throw the ball to. With the Colts, he'll have one of the best up-and-coming young running backs in Jonathan Taylor, and wideouts Michael Pittman Jr. and Parris Campbell should be more attractive in fantasy. Ryan will be a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 target in fall drafts.

Mar. 21st • 1:55 PM

The Atlanta Falcons fielded trade calls the last few days centered around quarterback Matt Ryan, according to sources. Monday is the deadline to make a decision, as Ryan will earn a $7.5 million roster bonus from the team if he's on the roster at 4 pm ET. Ryan will either be traded or return to the Falcons. Atlanta was hoping they could land Deshaun Watson, but he chose the Cleveland Browns instead. The Indianapolis Colts have been mentioned as a fit for Ryan, who is now 36 years and trending down as a potential QB1 for fantasy. The Falcons could still trade Ryan after he's paid the bonus, but he'd leave behind even more dead money.

Mar. 21st • 11:03 AM