As expected, Colts releasing QB Matt Ryan

INDIANAPOLIS – The Matt Ryan era was brief and unsuccessful. Now, it’s over.The Indianapolis Colts are releasing the veteran quarterback less than one year after acquiring him from the Atlanta Falcons, according to WSB-Channel 2 in Atlanta.There was no immediate comment from the Colts, but Ryan’s release has been anticipated since early January when the team lost its season finale 32-31 to the Houston Texans and finished with a 4-12-1 record with Ryan standing on the sideline a