After lavish praise, Colts quarterback Matt Ryan is surprisingly demoted. Speaking to US reporters, the veteran comments on head coach Frank Reich’s decision

Munich – It’s been an up and down season for Matt Ryan. Just a fortnight ago, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback was being praised to the skies by his head coach Frank Reich. But then last weekend, the playmaker was confronted with the surprising news that he had lost his regular spot to Sam Ehlinger, drafted in the sixth round in 2021.

Now Matty Ice has spoken out about the demotion to US journalists for the first time. “As a player, you’re always ready to play, you’re always prepared. And that’s what you’re prepared for. So at first you’re a little bit surprised and shocked.”

He continued, “But it’s a decision they had to make. And as a player, or a teammate, you have to move on and help where you can. “

Matt Ryan to take backup role with Colts

In his now 15-year NFL career, the signal caller has missed just three games, never serving as a backup until now – not even in his first season with the Atlanta Falcons.

After twelve turnovers in the first seven games of the season, he now has to take his place behind a youngster who has never thrown a pass in a regular-season game.

A more than unusual situation for the veteran. “It’s not something I’ve ever dealt with.”

And yet, the 37-year-old plans to embrace his role: “I’ve always preached that you have to accept and embrace the role that you’re given and try to give the best you can in that role. And that’s what I’m going to do. “