Bengals' Path in AFC Gets More Challenging Following Colts' Trade for Matt Ryan

The former NFL MVP is headed to Indianapolis.

CINCINNATI – Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson and now former NFL MVP Matt Ryan. 

The Bengals' path to another AFC Championship continues to get more challenging with the rest of the conference adding premium quarterbacks to their respective rosters. 

The Colts are trading a third-round pick to the Falcons in exchange for Ryan. 

The four-time Pro Bowler might not be playing at an MVP-level anymore, but he's an upgrade from what Indianapolis had last season with Carson Wentz. 

Ryan gives the Colts a chance to dethrone the Titans in the AFC South. 

Some will laugh at the idea that Indianapolis could be a true contender, but they went 9-8 last season with Wentz. Ryan is a clear upgrade, even at 36-years-old.

The Colts are sending their slotted third-rounder—the 82nd overall pick—to the Falcons for QB Matt Ryan, per source. That means Indy's keeps the 73rd pick, acquired in the Carson Wentz trade.

So they essentially swapped QBs, moved their 3 up 9 spots, got next year's pick.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 21, 2022

Meanwhile, the Bengals are hoping a revamped offensive line gives Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the rest of the team a chance to reach new heights. 

Cincinnati has a better roster with the additions of La'el Collins, Alex Cappa and Ted Carras, but the Browns, Broncos and Colts should all have high-end quarterback play for most of the 2022 season. 

This is just the latest move that could impact Cincinnati's chances of repeating as AFC Champions. 

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