Things are looking up for 28-year-old Exton-born and Penn Charter-bred quarterback Matt Ryan. The
Atlanta Falcons made sure the two are going to be
together for the foreseeable future.
The two sides agreed to a
five-year extension on Thursday, and according to NFL.com, it is
worth a total of $103.75 million, with Ryan receiving $59 million
guaranteed and scheduled to make $63 million over the first three
years of the deal.
The 28-year-old was entering the final year
of the rookie contract he signed back in 2008, when the Falcons
selected the Boston College product with the third overall pick in that year's draft.
Ryan is coming off his best statistical season,
notching career bests in touchdowns (32), passing yards (4,719) and
completion percentage (68.6) in 2012 while leading the Falcons to an
NFC-best 13-3 record and an appearance in the conference championship
game.
During Ryan's five-year career, the Falcons have reached
the postseason four times -- including an appearance in each of the
last three -- and have accumulated a 56-22 regular-season record
with him behind center.
A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Ryan
has missed only two games and has thrown 127 touchdowns against
60 interceptions, while accumulating 18,957 passing yards.
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