PHOTOS: Falcons thank coaches that encouraged them from high school to NFL

Matt Ryan returns to the Falcons facilities to sign a one-day contract, read a love-letter to Atlanta, and retire as an Atlanta Falcon.

Swipe to view behind-the-scene photos of Matt Ryan announcing his retirement as Atlanta Falcons quarterback.

View the best photos from Matt Ryan's career as QB1 for the Atlanta Falcons.

Take a look at our players laying the foundation at Atlanta Falcons facility in Flowery Branch.

Take a look at our players putting in the indoor work on a rainy Thursday at Atlanta Falcons facility in Flowery Branch.

Take a look at some photos of our players building a strong base at Atlanta Falcons facility in Flowery Branch.

Take a look at some photos of our players laying the groundwork at Atlanta Falcons facility in Flowery Branch.

Take a look at our favorite photos of players returning to the field at Atlanta Falcons facility in Flowery Branch.

Take a look at some photos of players returning to the Atlanta Falcons facility in Flowery Branch.

Take a look at some of our favorite photos from free agency at the Atlanta Falcons facility in Flowery Branch.

Take a look as quarterback Kirk Cousins arrives at the Atlanta Falcons facility in Flowery Branch.

Take a look as head coach Raheem Morris arrives in Atlanta.