Ridder

Falcons bench Desmond Ridder

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Desmond Ridder benched by the Falcons The Atlanta Falcons have decided to sideline quarterback Desmond Ridder for Sunday’s game after a lackluster performance in the first half. Ridder was replaced by backup Taylor Heinicke, even though he had been cleared to return after being evaluated for a concussion. Ridder was seen on the sideline wearing … Read more

Grading NFL’s next generation of QBs, Week 5: Desmond Ridder has best performance, slight dip for C.J. Stroud

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Week 5 Grading: Desmond Ridder Shines, C.J. Stroud Shows Slight Dip In Week 5, there were several quarterbacks who saw playing time. Kenny Pickett of the Steelers did not make much progress. Each quarterback’s performance was analyzed, taking into account their throws and plays. Pickett had some high-caliber throws, but also had some low-caliber ones. … Read more

Falcons QB Ridder comforted by owner’s support

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Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterAug 2, 2023, 01:29 PM ET Close Michael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — A day after Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he believed in quarterback Desmond Ridder as the future … Read more