Matthew Thomas Ryan, nicknamed "Matty Ice", is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League.
Matt Ryan is an American professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). Ryan has been the Falcons' starting quarterback since 2008. He is a four-time Pro Bowl selection and won the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award in 2016. He was also named Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year in 2016, and has led the Falcons to three consecutive division titles.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Matt Ryan is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On May 17, 1985, Matt Ryan was born in Exton, Pennsylvania.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starts Playing at Boston College</div><div class='timeline-text'>Matt Ryan starts his college football career at Boston College.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Manning Award </div><div class='timeline-text'>Ryan receives the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Manning Award, given annually to the nation's best quarterback.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Drafted by Atlanta Falcons</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ryan is selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins NFL MVP Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ryan is named the NFL's Most Valuable Player, the first in Atlanta Falcons' history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Super Bowl Appearance</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ryan leads the Falcons to Super Bowl LI, but they lose to the New England Patriots in overtime.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signs Extension with Falcons</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ryan signs a five-year extension worth $150 million with the Falcons, becoming the highest paid player in NFL history at that time.</div></div></div>
Matt Ryan, an American professional football player, was born on May 17, 1985 and is currently 38 years old. He is best known for his 11-season career with the Atlanta Falcons, where he earned the nickname "Matty Ice" for his ability to remain calm under pressure. Ryan also holds the Falcons franchise record for most touchdown passes and passing yards.
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