DESMOND RIDDER NEWS

Done in desert The Cardinals are slated to waive Ridder on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 2022 second-round pick was acquired via a trade with the Falcons in March, but Ridder couldn't beat out Clayton Tune for the backup QB spot behind Kyler Murray. The Cardinals could still bring Ridder back onto the practice squad spot if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to compete again Ridder cleared the league's concussion protocols Monday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ridder suffered a concussion during Sunday's preseason loss to the Broncos, so his time in protocols was short-lived. The Cincinnati product is slated to be the Cardinals' backup quarterback this season, and with his quick return to full health should hold that position Week 1 behind Kyler Murray.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concussed in preseason finale Ridder is in concussion protocol following Sunday's 38-12 preseason loss to the Cardinals, per head coach Jonathan Gannon, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Ridder went to the locker room in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion, and the testing revealed a concussion. Prior to exiting the game, Ridder completed 10 of 16 passes for 111 yards and rushed twice for 25 yards. If Ridder is unable to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol prior to the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Bills, Clayton Tune would back up Kyler Murray.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Desmond Ridder Scrambles For 27 Yards Desmond Ridder gets to the edge and takes off down the sideline for a 27-yard gain

AUGUST 26, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Kool-Aid McKinstry gets a PBU vs. Ridder's pass intended for Pascal | Saints-Cardinals Highlights | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 1 New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry gets a PBU vs. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Desmond Ridder's pass intended for wide receiv...

AUGUST 11, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

QB2 Will Play Out In Preseason With Desmond Ridder, Clayton Tune A starter for the preseason opener against Saints is yet to be announced

AUGUST 7, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Ample preseason action coming Ridder looks set to start Saturday's exhibition opener against the Saints, and potentially Arizona's following two preseason contests, after coach Jonathan Gannon said Tuesday that...

Impact Ridder, who was dealt to the Cardinals back in March, appears primed for a busy preseason along with No. 3 quarterback Clayton Tune. After appearing in 19 regular-season games for the Falcons over the last two years, Ridder brings substantial NFL experience to the table as Murray's top backup, he won't see much of the field this season if all goes well for Arizona.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NFL pundit predicts Desmond Ridder will be Seahawks' QB1 in 2025 | Sporting News As far as we can tell, Geno Smith is at the top of the depth chart for the Seattle Seahawks at quarterback and nobody currently on the roste...

JULY 2, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jimmy Garoppolo, other former starters look to reinvent themselves in NFC West

Among the 21 QBs who’ve changed teams this offseason, four ex-starters are looking to reset their careers as NFC West backups. Will it work?

APRIL 1, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Desmond Ridder's QB2 Battle Won't Change Approach Whether it's the first snap or snap No. 1,063, prep stays the same

MARCH 27, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Mark Bradley: Desmond Ridder, Arthur Smith and what might have been ATLANTA - The Falcons were 8-9 in games started by Desmond Ridder. Over those two seasons, they were 6-11 in games started by another quarte...

MARCH 16, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

POLL: Grade the Cardinals' trade for QB Desmond Ridder How good is the trade? Give it a grade in the poll.

MARCH 15, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Cardinals land QB Desmond Ridder, send WR Rondale Moore to Falcons in trade, per reports The Cardinals have found their backup quarterback to Kyler Murray, trading receiver Rondale Moore to the Atlanta Falcons for QB Desmond Ridd...

MARCH 14, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Atlanta Falcons to trade QB Desmond Ridder to Arizona Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore The Atlanta Falcons agreed to trade quarterback Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore, a sourc...

MARCH 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Atlanta Falcons to trade QB Desmond Ridder to Arizona Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore The Atlanta Falcons agreed to trade quarterback Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore, a sourc...

MARCH 14, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Reports: Falcons trade QB Desmond Ridder to Cardinals With their new starter in place in Kirk Cousins, the Atlanta Falcons are trading quarterback Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals, per mu...

MARCH 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Falcons reportedly trade QB Desmond Ridder to Cardinals after signing Kirk Cousins

After signing Kirk Cousins, the Falcons are reportedly dealing QB Desmond Ridder to the Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore.

MARCH 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Rams Rival Cardinals Trade Falcons For QB Desmond Ridder The Los Angeles Rams will enter free agency with the 16th-most cap space in the league, with $29 million. Keep track of who general manager...

MARCH 14, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cardinals trading WR Rondale Moore to Falcons for QB Desmond Ridder The Cardinals have nabbed their backup quarterback and open the door for Greg Dortch to have a larger role on offense.

MARCH 14, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Dealt to Cardinals The Falcons are trading Ridder to Arizona in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ridder gets a chance to start fresh after Atlanta opted to ink Kirk Cousins (Achilles) to a massive four-year contract, and he becomes the favorite to back up Kyler Murray for the Cardinals. The team also has 2023 fifth-round pick Clayton Tune available, and further competition could be added this offseason, but Ridder boasts enough experience to step up in emergency circumstances. Across 15 appearances last season he completed 249 of 388 passes for 2,836 yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On trade block The Falcons are expected to trade Ridder following the signing of Kirk Cousins to a four-year contract worth up to $180 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Atlanta reportedly doesn't have an immediate deal in place, but Ridder should draw some interest from teams in the league willing to part with later draft picks. The 2022 third-round pick boasts a unique amount of starting experience, as he's now heading into just his age-25 season, potentially making him an upgrade as a No. 2 option for some quarterback rooms in the NFL. If Ridder is indeed traded, it could throw a wrench in the assumption that Atlanta will release Taylor Heinicke in a cap-savings move.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons HC Raheem Morris: 'We're a quarterback away' from contention

Raheem Morris revealed Atlanta's biggest need in order to reach a Super Bowl on Keyshawn Johnson's podcast, "All Facts No Brakes."

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS