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The post-Ryan rebuild: the Atlanta Falcons story

Franchise era

2021—present

The post-Ryan rebuild

Atlanta Falcons

The story in one sentence

Atlanta moved on from its longtime quarterback and began assembling a younger core around Robinson, London and a remodeled defense.

01

A new offense searches for its quarterback

02

Bijan Robinson, Drake London and A.J. Terrell gave the era its recognizable core.

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Its final meaning is still being written.

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Before 2021

    What came before

    Ryan won MVP in Kyle Shanahan's offense and Atlanta built a 28–3 lead in Super Bowl LI before New England completed the defining comeback.

  2. 2021—present

    The post-Ryan rebuild

    Atlanta moved on from its longtime quarterback and began assembling a younger core around Robinson, London and a remodeled defense.

  3. Still unfolding

    Where the story stands

    This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.

The core

Faces of the chapter

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