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How Matt Ryan trade, free agency alter first round

Another week, another mock draft attempting (yet again) to forecast the 2022 NFL draft.

The latest variable that might potentially shake up Round 1 was interjected by Monday’s trade of quarterback Matt Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons to the Indianapolis Colts. And while no first-round picks changed hands – amazingly, Atlanta didn’t even extract the Colts’ second-rounder, 42nd overall – the Falcons may have to reconsider their approach for importing Ryan’s long-term replacement.

The calculus for other clubs has also shifted as free agency, which has unofficially been ongoing for more than a week given the negotiating window opened March 14, lurches on. With Ryan and recent signings in mind, we nip and tuck the 2022 first-round projection once more:

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