Matt Ryan agrees Atlanta Falcons contract extension

Matt Ryan has signed a contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons that will keep him with the team until the end of the 2017 NFL season.

The quarterback has agreed a five-year extension worth up to $103.75m (£67.4m), with $59m (£38.3m) guaranteed.

Speaking at a press conference, the 28-year-old told reporters: "My goal, and my mindset has been the same since 2008.

"It's about winning a championship. And it's about getting rings. I'm just happy I'm gonna have the opportunity to do that here."

Ryan completed 4,719 passing yards in 2012.