Falcons hire Matt Ryan as their president of football

The Atlanta Falcons have hired former quarterback Matt Ryan as the team's president of football operations. Ryan, who was the Falcons' third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, will be stepping down from his position as an analyst for CBS to take on his new role. In his position, Ryan will oversee all aspects of the Falcons' football operations. His immediate tasks include leading the search for a new head coach and General Manager. Ryan expressed confidence in building on the organization's foundation by fostering a culture of accountability and strategic thinking to achieve both short-term and long-term success.