Matt Ryan gets PAID

On this day in 2018 Matt Ryan became the first NFL player to make $30 Million per season

On this day in sports 2 years ago Matt Ryan got the big bucks. The NFL veteran became the first player in NFL history to make 30 million dollars a season after signing his extension of $150 million. Ryans contract will take him into 2023 with $100 million guaranteed.

The 12 year NFL veteran was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons back in 2008 where he currently still plays. He quickly became their QB1 out the gate. Going into his 12th year in the league Ryan has a 65.4 completion percentage with 321 touchdowns. He is a 4 time Pro-Bowler with multiple super bowl appearances.