Still standing: Falcons' Ryan embraces elder statesman role
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jul. 31, 2021 12:38 PM EDT
A man carries a cardboard cutout of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) as he and about 1,000 people watch during Falcons NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

A man carries a cardboard cutout of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) as he and about 1,000 people watch during Falcons NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jul. 31, 2021 12:15 PM EDT
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jul. 31, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
Fans hold a cardboard cutout of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryann as they watch the Falcons' NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fans hold a cardboard cutout of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryann as they watch the Falcons' NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jul. 31, 2021 01:05 PM EDT
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jul. 31, 2021 12:15 PM EDT
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) laughs with teammates while taking a water break during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) laughs with teammates while taking a water break during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jul. 31, 2021 12:13 PM EDT
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs a drill during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs a drill during their NFL training camp football practice Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jul. 31, 2021 12:36 PM EDT