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Cordarrelle Patterson on Matt Ryan: ‘He’s a Hall of Famer’

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Falcons offensive star Cordarrelle Patterson speaks with the media after reporting to training camp Tuesday.
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July 26, 2022

FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons wide receiver/running back Cordarrelle Patterson said he has been in contact with former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.

“It’s Matt Ryan, he’s one of the great Hall of Famers,” Patterson said. “Of course, he’s good. He’s in a good situation right now.”

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The Colts have high expectations for Ryan, who played the 14 previous seasons with the Falcons.

“Nothing less than what they expected here,” Patterson said. “He’s a Hall of Famer. That’s all I can really say.”

Falcons’ 90-man roster analysis:

Part 1: Defensive line

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Part 3: Secondary

Part 4: Special teams

Part 5: Wide receivers / tight ends

Part 6: Offensive line

Part 7: Running backs

Part 8: Quarterbacks

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