Matt Ryan will be inducted into Falcons' Ring of Honor on Thursday

The Falcons top draft pick quarterback Matt Ryan tosses some passes as he loosens up for the third day of training camp at team headquarters in Flowery Branch, Ga., Monday, July 28, 2008. Curtis Compton/ AJC

The Falcons quarterback of the future Matt Ryan loosens up for morning practice as he takes the field for the first time during the Falcons minicamp in Flowery Branch, Saturday, May 10, 2008. Curtis Compton / AJC

Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan and University of Southern California Trojans offensive tackle Sam Baker are introduced to the media at the team's Flowery Branch headquarters Sunday, April 27, 2008. Curtis Compton / ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Matt Ryan speaks at a news conference after being selected third overall by the Atlanta Falcons during the first round of the NFL football draft Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan arrives in Arthur Blank's personal jet at the Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville after the Falcons picked him No. 3 in the NFL Draft. Curtis Compton / AJC

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Matt Ryan kisses with his wife Sarah Marshall after the Falcons beat the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is shown during the Falcons annual event, Friday Night Lights, at Archer High School Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Lawrenceville, Ga. The Falcons continued their tradition of staging a practice at an area high school each year. (AP Photo/Jason Getz)

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Falcons win over the Titans Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the first half of an NFL football preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (from left) and wide receiver Julio Jones join Mayor Kasim Reed and Gov. Nathan Deal at press conference announcing the new Falcons stadium name Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, in Atlanta.

Matt Ryan (from left), Arthur Blank, Stephen Cannon and Julio Jones pose with a model of the new Falcons stadium, following announcement of deal Mercedes-Benz would pay for naming rights for new facility under construction in downtown Atlanta.

GOT HOPS: Ryan (left) celebrates a touchdown with Leonard Hankerson #85 in the first half against the Houston Texans at the Georgia Dome on October 4, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons at Tennessee Titans Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan audibles a play against the Titans at the line of scrimmage during the first half Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Nashville. (Curtis Compton)

Falcons beat Packers in NFC title game Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts to scoring a touchdown on a quarterback keeper in the first half of the NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Channel 2 Sports Director Zach Klein talks with Falcons Quarterback, Matt Ryan, as he walks through his team's new home.

Matt Ryan #2 and Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons after defeating the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Packers 44-21.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan at the podium

Atlanta Falcons Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan warms up before the start of game against the Arizona Cardinals Oct. 13, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (Christian Petersen)

Quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons at the line of scrimmage against the New York Jets during the first half of the game at MetLife Stadium. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a touchdown pass to running back Brian Hill, not pictured, in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Photos From The Game: Jaguars vs. Falcons JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 29: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons (L) speaks with Nick Foles #7 of the Jacksonville Jaguars following a preseason game at TIAA Bank Field on August 29, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) (Sam Greenwood)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 26-18. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The Falcons won 26-9. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

New York Jets v Atlanta Falcons LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up during the NFL London 2021 match between New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 10, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (CLIVE ROSE/Getty Images)

New York Jets v Atlanta Falcons LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to make a pass during the NFL London 2021 match between New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 10, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Jacksonville Jaguars v Atlanta Falcons ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after their 24-12 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

By Leo Tochterman

ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons legend Matt Ryan will be inducted into the franchise’s Ring of Honor during halftime of Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

After the team drafted him No. 3 overall in 2008, Ryan spent 14 seasons with the Falcons and set several franchise records including passing yards, completions and passing touchdowns.

In his first season, Ryan led the Falcons to the playoffs and won Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Ryan’s best season came in 2016 when he won the Most Valuable Player award and led the Falcons to the Super Bowl.

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After last playing in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts in 2022, Ryan announced his retirement earlier this year.

Ryan, who still lives in metro Atlanta has been a fixture in the community, working with various charitable organizations over the years.

Ryan will join Steve Bartkowski, Deion Sanders, Warrick Dunn, William Andrews, Gerald Riggs, Jeff Van Note, Jessie Tuggle, Tommy Nobis, Todd McClure, Mike Kenn, Roddy White, Claude Humphrey and Owner Arthur Blank as the other members of the Falcons Ring of Honor.

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