Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Ryan suffers significant cut on hand after being stepped on

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 10/31/21

Matt Ryan had his hand stepped on during Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers, and the Atlanta Falcons quarterback was left with a nasty-looking injury.

Panthers defensive end Morgan Fox inadvertently stepped on Ryan’s left hand as he was trying to avoid falling on Ryan late in the second quarter. Ryan suffered a cut on his hand, and it appeared to be bleeding pretty profusely. He had to keep wiping it on a towel that quickly became soaked with blood.

Is someone gonna check on Matt Ryan hand ? Lmao pic.twitter.com/qnAvguYNKO

— jw (@iam_johnw2) October 31, 2021

Ryan is fortunate that Fox did not step on his throwing hand. The injury may have still impacted him, however, as he threw an interception on the very next play.