The Atlanta Falcons have prioritized signing Matt Ryan to an extension this offseason. Ryan is moving into the final season of his current contract.
"No real comment, just the fact that it will be a focus this offseason," Dimitroff said. "That's one that, interestingly enough, will help create flexibility in what we're doing forward with a number of moves we may be making. Yes, Matt's focus will be the No. 1 focus.'"
Arthur Blank said Ryan "needs to be compensated well, and he will be" after Ryan was named the MVP following the 2016 Super Bowl season.
Ryan signed a five-year, $103.75 million extension in July of 2013 that included $59 million guaranteed.
Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford, a close friend of Ryan's, signed a five-year, $135 million contract back in September that included $92 million guaranteed and a $50 million signing bonus, both NFL highs.
