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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.
A new offense searches for its quarterback
Bijan Robinson, Drake London and A.J. Terrell gave the era its recognizable core.
Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
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.
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.
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core