On April 26, 2008, the Atlanta Falcons made a selection in that year’s draft that would change the franchise for nearly two decades. With the third overall selection, the Falcons took quarterback Matt Ryan, who would go on to break every franchise passing franchise record and enter the top 10 in passing in NFL history.
Fast-forwarding to present day, the Falcons have traded their franchise quarterback to the Indianapolis Colts. It’s a move that allows the Falcons to now look toward the future and rebuild, and the Colts to potentially compete for a league championship.