Desmond Ridder - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Falcons' QB dilemma suddenly makes one painful draft do-over impossible to ignore The Atlanta Falcons passed on Malik Willis for Desmond Ridder back in 2022, and now they can right that wrong in free agency.

3 DAYS AGO • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Released by Minnesota The Vikings released Ridder from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Ridder signed with the Vikings last Thursday due to the injuries to starter J.J. McCarthy (concussion) and backup Carson Wentz (shoulder). With McCarthy likely to clear the league's concussion protocol this week, the Vikings seem to have lost the need for Ridder's depth. If J.J. McCarthy is indeed cleared to play, Max Brosmer will once again be the only healthy backup quarterback on the roster.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings sign Desmond Ridder in telling J.J. McCarthy sign The Vikings are preparing for life without J.J. McCarthy

NOVEMBER 27 • NYPOST.COM

Vikings Sign QB Desmond Ridder to Practice Squad Minnesota Vikings Latest News

NOVEMBER 27 • VIKINGS.COM

Joins Minnesota practice squad Ridder signed with the Vikings' practice squad Thursday.

Impact The quarterback was with the team earlier in the season when J.J. McCarthy was sidelined with an ankle injury, but he was waived in early October. With McCarthy now working through the concussion protocol and Carson Wentz out for the year with a shoulder injury, Ridder is back. Max Brosmer is taking first-team reps for the Vikings this week, though McCarthy did practice on a limited basis Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings place center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve with concussion

The Minnesota Vikings placed center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve after he sustained his second concussion of the season in last week’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Let go by Vikings Minnesota waived Ridder on Saturday.

Impact Ridder joined the team in September after J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury but didn't see any playing time. The Vikings are now left with Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer as the only healthy quarterbacks on their roster for Sunday's game versus the Browns.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings QBs heading out to the field in Dublin 🇮🇪

SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren inactive vs. Vikings in Dublin

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, who leads the team in both rushing and receiving yards, was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a kn...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

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Emergency QB for Week 3 Ridder (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Vikings' emergency third quarterback against the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Ridder wasn't able to make the Bengals' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he caught on with the Vikings this past Tuesday to provide depth at quarterback due to J.J. McCarthy (ankle) being sidelined. As the emergency third quarterback, Ridder is prohibited from playing Sunday unless Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer were both to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19 • INDYSTAR.COM

Vikings put RB Aaron Jones on IR with hamstring injury that will sideline him more than a month

The Minnesota Vikings have placed running back Aaron Jones Sr. on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Pelissero: Aaron Jones Headed To IR As Vikings' Injuries Mount NFL Media Insider Tom Pelissero reports that Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is headed to injured reserve and that the Vikings ar...

SEPTEMBER 17 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Place Aaron Jones on IR, Sign QB Desmond Ridder & Return Cam Akers Minnesota Vikings Latest News

SEPTEMBER 17 • VIKINGS.COM

J.J. McCarthy injury forces Vikings into desperate quarterback decision Desmond Ridder gets another shot, as the former Atlanta Falcons signal-caller signed with the Vikings, extending a career that was nearly ov...

SEPTEMBER 17 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Report: Vikings sign QB Desmond Ridder with JJ McCarthy ailing The Minnesota Vikings are adding depth to the quarterback position by signing veteran free agent Desmond Ridder to the 53-man roster, the NF...

SEPTEMBER 16 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Joining Minnesota Ridder agreed to a contract with the Vikings on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) will avoid a stint on injured reserve, but since he's considered week-to-week and is likely to miss multiple games, the Vikings will bring Ridder aboard to bolster their depth under center. Carson Wentz looks on track to replace McCarthy as the Vikings' starter beginning with Sunday's game against the Bengals, but Ridder could eventually displace undrafted rookie Max Brosmer for the top backup job. A 2022 third-round pick, Ridder has made 25 appearances (18 starts) through his first three NFL seasons between stops with the Falcons and Raiders, completing 63.6 percent of his passes for 6.8 yards per attempt and a 16:14 TD:INT while adding 293 yards and five scores on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Cincinnati The Bengals waived Ridder on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ridder inked with Cincinnati in July and spent training camp and the preseason with the team, but he ultimately couldn't push Jake Browning for the No. 2 quarterback gig behind Joe Burrow. After now having picked up the Bengals' scheme, however, Ridder will be a strong candidate for a practice-squad spot if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy DeVito is one of many quarterbacks released as teams trim rosters to 53 players

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AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Isaiah Land sneaks up on Ridder to secure blind-side sack for Colts Indianapolis Colts defensive end Isaiah Land sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Desmond Ridder for an 8-yard loss.

AUGUST 23 • NFL.COM

Third-string QB Riley Leonard shines as Colts beat Bengals 41-14 in preseason finale

Third-stringer Riley Leonard completed 15 of 20 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 41-14 in the preseason finale for both te...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT | Isaiah Land sneaks up on Ridder to secure blind-side sack for Colts Indianapolis Colts DE Isaiah Land sacks Cincinnati Bengals QB Desmond Ridder for an 8-yard loss on August 23, 2025.

AUGUST 23 • COLTS.COM

Ridder's fourth down QB sneak results in a touchdown Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Desmond Ridder rushes for a 1-yard touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts.

AUGUST 23 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Pick-six alert! Daniel Scott takes Ridder's pass back to house for Colts' TD Indianapolis Colts safety Daniel Scott scores following a pick-six on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Desmond Ridder.

AUGUST 23 • NFL.COM

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Vikings place center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve with concussion

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren inactive vs. Vikings in Dublin

2025 NFL Week 3 Buzz: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tucker Kraft, Emeka Egbuka To Play

Vikings put RB Aaron Jones on IR with hamstring injury that will sideline him more than a month

Tommy DeVito is one of many quarterbacks released as teams trim rosters to 53 players

Third-string QB Riley Leonard shines as Colts beat Bengals 41-14 in preseason finale