John Ridgeway III - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Should be available at Detroit Ridgeway (foot) was not listed on the Saints' official injury report Wednesday.

Impact Ridgeway sustained a foot injury during a practice in August, but it's no longer a concern with Week 1 officially underway. With veteran Cameron Jordan (hamstring) out, Ridgeway could be in line for a more significant role on the defensive line than he's accustomed to Sunday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Now dealing with foot injury Ridgeway exited Thursday's practice with a foot injury, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Ridgeway was dealing with a back issue earlier in camp and missed most of last season with a shoulder injury. The 27-year-old defensive lineman inked a new two-year pact with New Orleans during the offseason and is expected to be a key member of the Saints' rotation up front this season.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Banged up back Ridgeway suffered a back injury during Sunday's practice session, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Ridgeway was able to finish out the session, but it is unclear the extent to which his back is injured. The defensive tackle missed most of the 2025 season with a shoulder injury, only participating in four regular-season games. If the back issue is of a similar severity, undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan Michael Heldman may see an increased snap share throughout the preseason and into the regular season.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

John Ridgeway III talks re-signing with Saints 3/17/2026 New Orleans Saints defensive tackle John Ridgeway III speaks with the media after re-signing with the Saints during 2026 NFL Free Agency.

MARCH 18 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints agree to terms with defensive tackle John Ridgeway III Ridgeway has provided valuable front line depth | Shift4 Transaction Alert

MARCH 11 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Re-signs with Saints for two years Ridgeway signed a two-year, $6.2 million contract with the Saints on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ridgeway was limited to four appearances in 2025 by a shoulder injury, notching 11 tackles (three solo) for the Saints. In four NFL seasons split between the Commanders and Saints, Ridgeway has contributed 81 tackles (36 solo). He'll likely continue to fill a rotational role along the interior of the defensive line for New Orleans.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Back from IR Ridgeway (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houstonreports.

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't returnin Week 7 Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. New England Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 14, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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