Impact Ridgeway has been sidelined all season after suffering a pectoral injury in mid-August. He has been practicing in full for most of October and should be set for a Week 8 season debut against Tampa Bay.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
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Back from IR Ridgeway (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houstonreports.
Won't returnin Week 7 Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact Ridgeway has been practicing in full for the last two weeks, but he still hasn't been deemed ready to return and remains on injured reserve. He appears to have a good chance to return in Week 8 against the Buccaneers and should have a rotational role along the defensive line.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return in Week 7 Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact Ridgeway has been practicing in full for the last two weeks, but he still hasn't been deemed ready to return and remains on injured reserve. He appears to have a good chance to return in Week 8 against the Buccaneers and should have a rotational role along the defensive line.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Logs another full practice Ridgeway (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Impact Ridgeway practiced in full all week last week before ultimately sitting out in Week 6, so while his activity is a promising sign, it's still no guarantee he'll suit up in Week 7. Until the Saints officially remove him from their injured reserve list, veteran Nathan Shepherd should continue to see increased reps on the defensive line.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. New England Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Impact Ridgeway drew the questionable tag for Sunday's contest after three consecutive full practices, but the fourth-year defensive tackle will need to wait until at least Week 7 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 19 to make his 2025 debut. The 2022 fifth-rounder opened the season on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury that he sustained during training camp in late July.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. New England Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Impact Ridgeway drew the questionable tag for Sunday's contest after three consecutive full practices, but the fourth-year defensive tackle will need to wait until at least Week 7 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 19 to make his 2025 debut. The 2022 fifth-rounder opened the season on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury that he sustained during training camp in late July.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Could play Sunday Ridgeway (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Impact The Arkansas product logged three consecutive full practice sessions this week but must still be activated to the Saints' active roster in order to play Sunday. Ridgeway logged 251 defensive snaps across 13 appearances in 2024, recording 15 total tackles and one pass defended. If he's activated in time to suit up for the Week 6 matchup, he's likely to play a reserve role on the Saints' defensive line.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Could be nearing return Ridgeway (shoulder) practiced fully Wednesday.
Impact Ridgeway has been on injured reserve since late August and is eligible to return as soon as he's healthy. A full practice is a step in the right direction, but he'll need to be activated from injured reserve before he can return to game action.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to out for Week 5 The Saints downgraded Ridgeway (shoulder) to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Ridgeway remains on injured reserve, so his 2025 season debut will have to wait at least another week. His 21-day practice window was opened by New Orleans on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
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Questionable for Sunday vs. Giants Ridgeway (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Giants.
Impact Ridgeway was a full participant at practice both Thursday and Friday, so he may be on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation. If he's able to suit up for the first time in 2025 in Week 5, he projects to fill into a rotational role on the defensive line.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Logs full practice Thursday Ridgeway (pectoral) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Ridgeway opened the season on injured reserve due to a pectoral injury he suffered during training camp in mid-August. His 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and while he was able to practice in full Thursday, that doesn't guarantee that he'll be activated from IR ahead of the Saints' home clash against the Giants on Sunday.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Gets in limited practice Ridgeway (pectoral) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Ridgeway remains on injured reserve but was designated for return Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. He's missed the first four games of the season. Ridgeway appeared in 13 regular-season games last season, logging 15 tackles (eight solo) on just 264 defensive snaps.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to injured reserve The Saints placed Ridgeway (pectoral) on injured reserve Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The move will be made official following the cutdown deadline later Tuesday afternoon, allowing Ridgeway the opportunity to return after missing the required four regular-season games. Ridgeway appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Saints last season, logging 15 tackles (eight solo) and one pass breakup.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with pectoral injury Ridgeway is currently working through a pectoral injury, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Ridgeway had just returned to practice a couple of weeks ago after having been dealing with an undisclosed injury earlier in the summer but is now sidelined once again. He recorded 15 tackles (eight solo) across 13 games with the Saints last season and is competing for a spot as a backup defensive tackle on the team's final roster.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
John Ridgeway III on learning scheme, coach Bo Davis | Saints Training Camp 2025 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle John Ridgeway III's post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2025 at the University of Californ...
AUGUST 14 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Returns to practice Ridgeway (undisclosed) returned to practice with the Saints on Saturday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Ridgeway suffered an undisclosed injury at practice Wednesday, but he was able to return to the field just a few days later. The defensive lineman is looking to secure a spot on the Saints' 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 season and being healthy ahead of the team's preseason opener against the Rams on Aug. 10 is a positive turn of events for the 26-year-old.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injury Ridgeway (undisclosed) was hurt at practice Wednesday, John Sigler of Saints Wire reports.
Impact Heading into his second season in New Orleans, Ridgeway has suffered an early setback. This injury could hurt him as the 26-year-old is fighting for a backup defensive tackle role in what is a crowded front-seven room. Last season, he appeared in 13 games, tallying 15 tackles.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Back for Week 10 Ridgeway (oblique) is active for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Ridgeway was sidelined for Week 9 against Carolina due to an oblique injury, but the 2022 fifth-round pick will suit up Sunday. Across six regular-season games, Ridgeway has logged eight tackles (four solo) while serving as the Saints' backup defensive tackle.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive versus Panthers Ridgeway (oblique) will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.
Impact Ridgeway has not played more than 36 percent of the defensive snaps in any game this season, so his impact is not expected to have much of an impact defensively. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 10 versus the Falcons.
NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
John Ridgeway III joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos New Orleans Saints announced they have traded for defensive tackle John Ridgeway III. Check out John Ridgeway III in action with the Washing...
AUGUST 30, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Commanders GM Adam Peters Explains John Ridgeway III Trade On Wednesday, the Washington Commanders traded John Ridgeway III to the New Orleans Saints and general manager Adam Peters explains why.
AUGUST 29, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
What Does John Ridgeway Trade Mean For Washington? The Commanders traded defensive tackle John Ridgeway to the New Orleans Saints; what does this mean for Washington?
AUGUST 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Traded to Saints Ridgeway was traded from the Commanders to the Saints along with a 2025 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN repo...
Impact The addition of Ridgeway gives New Orleans some insurance on the interior of the defensive line as starting defensive tackle Khalen Saunders recovers from a calf injury that could be impact his Week 1 availability. Ridgeway appeared in 32 games for Washington over the previous two seasons, notching 55 tackles (30 solo).
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
