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Deshaun Watson rumors: Falcons informed Matt Ryan about pursuing Texans quarterback, per report

There will be no hard feelings between the Atlanta Falcons and Matt Ryan as they intend to acquire Deshaun Watson. That’s because the Falcons informed their all-time passing leader of their plans. 

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Falcons told Ryan they intended to pursue Watson before making an offer and remain in constant communication with their quarterback. The team also hasn’t restructured Ryan’s contract — which was reportedly in the process last week — as he’s set to have a cap number of $48,662,500, which is the largest salary cap hit for a player in NFL history prior to the start of the new league year.  

The Falcons did meet with Watson on Wednesday in their attempt to lure him to Atlanta, one day after the Cleveland Browns met with Watson — which resulted in Baker Mayfield posting a farewell letter to Cleveland fans. ESPN also reported Mayfield learned the Watson meeting was happening over social…

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