Falcons, Matt Ryan work out five-year extension Per a league source with knowledge of the situation, the Falcons and quarterback Matt Ryan have completed a long-term deal that puts Ryan under contract for six years. The five-year extension pays $20.75 million per year, giving Ryan the second highest annual new-money average, ahead of Joe Flacco’s $20.1 million and behind Aaron Rodgers‘ $22 million. Also, Ryan gets $59 million guaranteed, and $63 million over the first three years.