Matt Ryan looks ahead to broadcasting career, hints at desire to play in 2023: 'We'll see what happens'

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Veteran quarterback Matt Ryan recently revealed he will take on a new job during the 2023 NFL season in television broadcasting. 

The former longtime Atlanta Falcons quarterback will join CBS Sports as an analyst, but Ryan does not want anyone to think he has shut the door on his playing career.

During a recent appearance on SiriusXM's NFL Radio, Ryan reflected on his career in the NFL and expressed excitement about his opportunity to step into a broadcasting role.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan watches play against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

He also mentioned that "all the stars" would have to align for him to put a football uniform back on.

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"I don't know," Ryan said when asked what might prompt a return. "This situation, all the stars would have to [align]. I've just learned, at least during my experience in the 15 years I've played, to just not shut any doors."

The 38-year-old seems to be taking things one day at a time.

"That’s really the decision behind that. Like I said, I’m excited to kind of take this next step and to move forward," Ryan said. "But, at the same time, you never know what’s going to happen in this league. Anything can shake out, and so, we’ll see what happens."

Matt Ryan of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

After the Falcons' failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson last offseason, Ryan