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FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass from Mohamed Sanu during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons have gained some much-needed salary cap room by restructuring Ryan’s contract. The Falcons confirmed that $8.75 million of Ryan’s 2019 base salary will be paid as a signing bonus. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)

Falcons add salary cap space by tweaking Ryan’s contract

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass from Mohamed Sanu during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Ryan has TD catch, 2 TD passes; Falcons beat Bucs 34-32

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, left, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a touchdown catch against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Julio Jones, Deion Jones pace Falcons’ easy win over Cards

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Ravens stifle feeble Falcons 26-16 for 3rd straight win

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes for a 92-yard touchdown as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) misses the tackle in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Falcons flop, lose momentum after ugly 28-16 loss to Browns

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Ryan Schraeder hoists replacement kicker Giorgio Tavecchio in the air after his third field goal against the New York Giants, in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct 22, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons go into bye week feeling better about themselves

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Falcons QB Ryan undergoes X-ray on foot, results negative

Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees goes over the top for the winning touchdown in overtime to beat the Atlanta Falcons 43-37 in an NFL football game, on Sunday, Sept 23, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Little defense to be found in Saints’ OT win over Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, right, and head coach Doug Pederson celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots, in Minneapolis. Before the Eagles begin their quest for a repeat, they'll have one more celebration when the first Super Bowl banner in franchise history is unveiled in front of a sellout crowd that waited forever to witness the moment. &quot;It's going to be a great night,&quot; Pederson said. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

After banner goes up, Eagles start title defense vs. Falcons

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper catches a pass from Matt Ryan and goes over the top past a pair of Kansas City Chiefs defenders into the end zone during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug, 17, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Ryan impressive in Falcons’ 28-14 preseason loss to Chiefs

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

In this July 31, 2018, photo, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) defends against receiver D.J. Chark Jr. during a practice at NFL football training camp in Jacksonville, Fla. Ramsey is making headlines from his couch. The Jaguars All-Pro cornerback is back in the news criticizing several NFL quarterbacks three days after being suspended for screaming obscenities at reporters. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey rips NFL QBs, including Ryan, Allen

Associated Press

File- This June 17, 2015, file photo shows Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, and head coach Dan Quinn chatting as they walk to the field at NFL football minicamp, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Ryan hoped to take greater advantage of his one offensive series in the Falcons' preseason opener at the Jets last week, but instead the offense fell flat in a 17-0 loss. Ryan and the Falcons get another chance to get the offense on track in Friday night's game against the Chiefs. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Ryan eager for second chance to get Falcons offense moving

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talks with wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) during NFL football training camp Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

QB Matt Ryan looks to regain his MVP form with Falcons

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan speaks during a news conference Monday, May 7, 2018, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Ryan recently signed a contract extension that makes him the highest paid player in the NFL. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ryan happy to have record extension signed before camp

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the New England Patriots in Houston. Ryan has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Falcons, the team announced Thursday, May 3, 2018, without revealing terms. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) **FILE**

Falcons QB Matt Ryan agrees to 5-year, $150 million extension

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins reacts to stopping Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman short of a first down on a fourth-down play during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 15-10. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Defense rose to challenge for Eagles

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins reacts to stopping Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman short of a first down on a fourth-down play during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 15-10. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons’ offense falters, costs them at Philadelphia

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan watches during warm ups before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Los Angeles. After missing practice on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, for undisclosed personal reasons, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is expected back on Wednesday. It's an important practice day as Atlanta prepares for Saturday's divisional round playoff game at Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Atlanta’s Matt Ryan aims for happy homecoming in Philly

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan watches during warm ups before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Los Angeles. After missing practice on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, for undisclosed personal reasons, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is expected back on Wednesday. It's an important practice day as Atlanta prepares for Saturday's divisional round playoff game at Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

QB Ryan back with Falcons after missing 1 day of practice

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press