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Career Windows: How much longer will Matt Ryan play?

When fans talk about “windows” for a team, that conversation usually revolves around their QB. I don’t want to diminish the importance of other positions, but once a team has a franchise quarterback, they’re already a step ahead of half of the league.

As such, with an 11-year veteran like Matt Ryan, fans have been thinking more and more about his career window. Today, we’ll look at his window in a little more detail to see if it’s really closing soon or if we can breathe a little easier.

Ryan’s age and contract are factors

Born May 17th, 1985, Matthew Thomas Ryan will enter the 2019 season — his 12th in the league — at the age of 34.