The Atlanta Falcons reportedly informed Matt Ryan of their plan to pursue Deshaun Watson last week.
ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted, in relaying a report from colleague Chris Mortensen, the "lines of communication have been kept open" between the two sides as the Falcons compete to land Watson.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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