DECEMBER 9, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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Raiders (2-11) hand QB1 to Desmond Ridder with Falcons up next Another week, another loss and a new starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.Desmond Ridder becomes the QB1 for the Raiders (2-11) in...
Expected to start Week 15 Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that Ridder is expected to start against the Falcons in Week 15, though the team is still waiting for updates on the health of Aidan...
Impact Ridder appears in line for at least a spot start under center Week 15, and potentially a longer run in the No. 1 role, depending on the severity of O'Connell's injury. The 25-year-old quarterback was solid in relief duty during Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers, entering with just over 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. He completed 12 of 18 passes for 101 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, also rushing twice for three yards. He recovered his only fumble.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Serviceable in emergency duty Ridder entered Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers for Aidan O'Connell (knee) with 14:03 remaining in the fourth quarter and completed 12 of 18 passes for 101 yards with no touch...
Impact Ridder had most recently seen playing time in Week 12 against the Chiefs, so rust wasn't an issue for the third-year pro. Ridder was able to lead the Raiders to three points on his second possession, although he did see a would-be interception reversed on replay during the possession. Considering O'Connell's injured leg was placed in an air cast and the second-year signal-caller was carted off Sunday, Ridder appears to have a good chance of drawing a start against his old Falcons squad in a Week 15 home matchup on Monday night, Dec. 16.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders' Aidan O'Connell Carted Off, Desmond Ridder Enters Game Aidan O’Connell left Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay with a left leg injury, was carted off and will not return.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Desmond Ridder: 'I'm coming into work every single day ready to work and ready to play' Quarterback Desmond Ridder on Week 13 against the Chiefs and more.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM
Needed in relief Sunday Ridder completed five of 10 passes for 64 yards after replacing replacing Gardner Minshew (collarbone) during Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos. Ridder added three rushing yards o...
Impact Minshew took a sack late in the fourth quarter and suffered a broken collarbone that will cost him the rest of the season, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ridder took over for the Raiders and was sacked himself two plays later, losing a fumble, but on his one full drive under center he nearly led Las Vegas to a touchdown, only for Tre Tucker to be ruled down short of the goal line inside the final minute. Aidan O'Connell (thumb) will be eligible to return from IR for a Week 13 trip to Kansas City, but if he's not ready Ridder would be in line for his first start of the season. There's also a chance the Raiders could bring in a quarterback like Daniel Jones from outside the organization.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
OLB Jonah Elliss sacks QB Desmond Ridder | Broncos at Raiders Outside linebacker Jonah Elliss takes down quarterback Desmond Ridder to record Denver's fifth sack of the day.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Desmond Ridder: 'I'm ready for any situation' Quarterback Desmond Ridder on the Week 12 loss to the Denver Broncos, his mindset for the short week and more.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM
Will remain backup Ridder will remain the Raiders' backup to Gardner Minshew for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Despite being pulled late in the Week 9 loss to the Bengals, coach Antonio Pierce announced Minshew will start against Miami. Ridder came on in relief of Minshew versus Cincinnati and fared well against the Bengals' prevent defense, completing 11 of 16 passes for 74 yards and one touchdown. The Raiders aren't ready to give up on their season and will once again give Minshew the nod. However, he remains a weekly candidate to be benched during the game, and therefore is not a recommended fantasy option in any format.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Throws TD in mop-up duty Ridder took over for an ineffective Gardner Minshew with 5:02 remaining in the third quarter of Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Bengals and completed 11 of 16 passes for 74 yards with a...
Impact A rusty Ridder, who'd last put up a regular-season attempt in Week 18 of the 2023 campaign with the Falcons, mostly stuck to short passes and took four sacks overall. However, Ridder also managed to lead a six-play, 70-yard touchdown march late in the fourth quarter that he capped with a 22-yard touchdown strike to Brock Bowers. Considering the Raiders are now 2-7 and have a Week 10 bye on tap, head coach Antonio Pierce may opt to give Ridder a chance with the starting job during a Week 11 road trip to Miami.
NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Throws TD in mop-up duty Ridder took over for an ineffective Gardner Minshew with 5:02 remaining in the third quarter of Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Bengals and completed 11 of 16 passes for 74 yards with a...
Impact A rusty Ridder, who'd last put up a regular-season attempt in Week 18 of the 2023 campaign with the Falcons, mostly stuck to short passes and took four sacks overall. However, Ridder also managed to lead a six-play, 70-yard touchdown march late in the fourth quarter that he capped with a 22-yard touchdown strike to Brock Bowers. Considering the Raiders are now 2-7 and have a Week 10 bye on tap, head coach Antonio Pierce may opt to give Ridder a chance to take over the starting job during a Week 11 road trip to Miami.
NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Desmond Ridder: 'It felt great to get out there' Quarterback Desmond Ridder on his Raiders debut, Week 9 against the Bengals, tight end Brock Bowers and more.
NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM
Desmond Ridder finds Brock Bowers for 22-yard TD Watch as quarterback Desmond Ridder finds tight end Brock Bowers in the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown.
NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM
It's Time For The Raiders To Turn To Desmond Ridder With the season all but gone at this point, it’s time for the Raiders to turn to Desmond Ridder at quarterback.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Raiders Predicted to Replace Minshew, O'Connell With Elite 22-Year-Old QB Las Vegas added Desmond Ridder as short-term solution.
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
QB Desmond Ridder on How He Fits in Raiders' Offense The Las Vegas Raiders made a much-needed move this week by signing quarterback Desmond RIdder to the practice squad. The team needed to add...
OCTOBER 25, 2024 • SI.COM
Will work as backup Week 8 Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Friday that Ridder will work as the backup to Gardner Minshew during Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Heidi Fang of the Las Vegas Review-Jou...
Impact Ridder was inked by Las Vegas off Arizona's practice squad Monday, so it's unlikely that he's fully acclimated to his new team's playbook quite yet. With Aidan O'Connell (thumb) on IR and out at least four games, Ridder looks primed to hold onto the backup role behind Minshew for at least the next month. In the event that Minshew's struggles under center continue, Ridder may even have an opportunity to compete for more significant reps at quarterback.
OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Desmond Ridder on joining the Raiders Quarterback Desmond Ridder on joining the Silver and Black, wide receiver Tre Tucker, his mindset and more.
OCTOBER 23, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM
Raiders add quarterback Ridder, place O'Connell on IR The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Desmond Ridder off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad on Tuesday and placed quarterback Aidan O’...
OCTOBER 23, 2024 • THESTATE.COM
Get to know Raiders' new quarterback signing Desmond Ridder Here are a few things to know about the third-year quarterback coming to Las Vegas.
OCTOBER 23, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM
Raiders sign QB Desmond Ridder, place QB Aidan O'Connell on Injured Reserve Additionally, the team signed WR Terrace Marshall and TE Trevon Wesco to the practice squad.
OCTOBER 22, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM
Raiders snag QB Desmond Ridder off Cardinals' practice squad The Raiders are signing Desmond Ridder off Arizona’s practice squad.
OCTOBER 22, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Signed by Raiders Ridder was signed by the Raiders off of Arizona's practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Ridder has yet to appear in a game this season while spending the entirety of the year to this point with the Cardinals' practice unit. The quarterback will now be on the Raiders' active roster for at least three games, presumably serving as the top backup option behind Gardner Minshew while Aidan O'Connell (thumb) is unavailable. Ridder appeared in 15 games with the Falcons in 2023, producing 2,836 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while also adding 193 yards and five scores on the ground.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brought back by Cardinals The Cardinals signed Ridder to their practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact The 2022 third-round pick out of Cincinnati failed to make the Cardinals' initial 53-man roster, but he's now been brought back to the team's practice squad. Ridder threw for 2,836 yards, 12 touchdowns and just as many interceptions across his 15 regular-season contests with the Falcons last year. He's now expected to serve as Arizona's No. 3 quarterback option in 2024.
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Done in desert The Cardinals are slated to waive Ridder on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports..
Impact Ridder, who Arizona acquired in via a trade with the Falcons back in March, ultimately couldn't beat out Clayton Tune for the top backup spot behind Kyler Murray during training camp. The 2022 second-round pick boasts ample NFL experience, though in that time he demonstrated a lack of a true ceiling, so the Cardinals could still target him for a practice squad spot if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
