Falcons trade Matt Ryan to Colts: Funniest memes and reactions

The Atlanta Falcons have parted ways with longtime quarterback Matt Ryan by trading him to the Indianapolis Colts, according to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero. Check out the best memes and reactions.

Updated on August 04, 2025 01:59PM EDT

**© David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images**The Falcons have agreed to trade Ryan to the Colts.

Things can change in the blink of an eye in the NFL. If not, just look at the Atlanta Falcons. A few months ago, team owner Arthur Blank seemed to backMatt Ryan as the Falcons quarterback for the 2022 season. However, that’s no longer the case.

According to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero, Atlanta has agreed to trade Ryanto theColts for a third-round pick. Indianapolis gets to replace Carson Wentz, while the Falcons can starta new era.

Ryan, who turns 37 in May, has been in Atlanta for 14 years after being selected with the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft. The 2016 MVP now begins a new challenge and social media went wild.

Matt Ryan traded from Falcons to Colts: Best memes and reactions

Following the Russell Wilson or Deshaun Watson moves, the quarterback carousel now sees Ryan finding a new home after 14 seasons. Bayker Mayfield, who was linked to the Colts, might find in Atlanta his next destination. Check out how NFL Twitter reacted to the trade:

Baker rn pic.twitter.com/5Lvpzf1ep7

— The Daily Giants (@TheDailyGiants) March 21, 2022

Falcons fans rn

pic.twitter.com/8mdfJLTJ7W

— NFL On Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) March 21, 2022

Thanks for all the memories Matt! pic.twitter.com/612XM8qNki

— Chris (@WWWWWWWW44455) March 21, 2022

Baker Mayfield right now pic.twitter.com/GeDTpOtjXS

— Kôji �� (@pats_junkie) March 21, 2022

My qb I’ll miss you. pic.twitter.com/VYsyt00RS1

— Caden #YONASZN (@epic2510) March 21, 2022

Matt saw Brady come back and said pic.twitter.com/3oc9BRc3eA

— Iced Coffee Is A Meal ☕ (@I_Am_Sal__) March 21, 2022

Falcon fans rn pic.twitter.com/xUeMq76nzK

— .M!key.�� (@babby_kim1) March 21, 2022

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