Falcons’ Ridley ‘flying around’ in return after missing week
3 years, 2 months ago

Falcons’ Ridley ‘flying around’ in return after missing week

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Matt Ryan is looking to see more growth from the offense when the Atlanta Falcons, refreshed after their bye week, play Sunday at Miami. Ryan said Wednesday that Ridley “was flying around” in his return to practice after missing the Falcons’ previous game for personal reasons. Ryan kept the offense moving even without Ridley and receiver Russell Gage in Atlanta’s 27-20 win over the New York Jets in London on Oct. 10. He works hard.” Ryan said he has seen improvement from the offense, but said “I think we’ve still got a long way to go.” The Falcons have won two of their past three games following an 0-2 start under Smith, the first-year coach. It should create confidence and belief that when their time comes they’re ready to go.” Despite missing the game, Ridley still leads the Falcons with 27 receptions and 42 targets.

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Wide receiver Calvin Ridley eager to prove his work ethic with the Titans
9 months, 1 week ago

Wide receiver Calvin Ridley eager to prove his work ethic with the Titans

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Calvin Ridley had a message Friday for anyone worried the Tennessee Titans overpaid for him or that the wide receiver who missed essentially two NFL seasons won’t live up to his new four-year, $92 million deal. That suspension came on the heels of the 2018 first-round pick out of Alabama sitting out the final two months of …

Falcons unable to answer lingering quarterback questions in loss to Cardinals
1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons unable to answer lingering quarterback questions in loss to Cardinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Atlanta Falcons are still searching for answers at quarterback — and time is running out. “The way these games are, most of them come down to one possession, and it’s those small, little things that make a big difference,” Falcons coach Arthur Smith said. Heinicke’s middling performance and injury, coupled with Desmond Ridder leading the Falcons …

NFL reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley after gambling suspension
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL reinstates Jaguars WR Ridley after gambling suspension

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday, clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville. The league said Ridley, who had been suspended indefinitely since March 2022 for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, is eligible to participate in all team activities beginning immediately. “Today’s reinstatement by the NFL brings an end …

Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley reinstated after year-long suspension
1 year, 9 months ago

Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley reinstated after year-long suspension

New York Times  

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley has been fully reinstated by the NFL following a season-long suspension, the league announced Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Ridley was suspended through at least the 2022 season for betting on NFL games. Ridley played four games in 2021 before the team announced he would miss time to focus on his mental health. …

Falcons look to fill huge hole with Pitts on injured reserve
2 years, 1 month ago

Falcons look to fill huge hole with Pitts on injured reserve

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The loss of star tight end Kyle Pitts for any extended period is going to be hard on the Atlanta Falcons. Unfortunately, with Kyle going down, he had to step into a bigger role and had a huge play for us on one of those keepers.” Pitts was placed on injured reserve Monday and will get a second …

Falcons trade suspended WR Ridley to Jaguars in complex deal
2 years, 1 month ago

Falcons trade suspended WR Ridley to Jaguars in complex deal

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Suspended Atlanta receiver Calvin Ridley is getting a fresh start in Jacksonville, although it’s unclear when he will be allowed to play again. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Ridley in March for at least the 2022 season after a league investigation determined Ridley bet on NFL games in 2021 while away from the team addressing mental health …

Falcons trade suspended WR Calvin Ridley to Jaguars
2 years, 1 month ago

Falcons trade suspended WR Calvin Ridley to Jaguars

New York Times  

The Falcons traded wide receiver Calvin Ridley to the Jaguars, the team announced Tuesday. Ridley played in five games last season before stepping away indefinitely to focus on his mental health. Ridley played four games before the team announced he would miss time to focus on his mental health. On March 7 of this year, the NFL announced that Ridley …

Falcons rookie QB Ridder impresses Smith as a quick learner
2 years, 6 months ago

Falcons rookie QB Ridder impresses Smith as a quick learner

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Desmond Ridder has impressed himself — and coach Arthur Smith — with his ability to quickly absorb the Atlanta Falcons’ playbook. “He’s light years ahead of most other young quarterbacks from the neck up,” Smith said of Ridder. He said after Tuesday’s first minicamp practice he was surprised by his “overall knowledge of the offense.” The …

Ridley suspension for ’22 makes WR area of need for Falcons
2 years, 9 months ago

Ridley suspension for ’22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

Associated Press  

ATLANTA FALCONS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: RB Cordarrelle Patterson, LB Foyesade Oluokun, TE Lee Smith, TE Hayden Hurst, S Erik Harris, PK Younghoe Koo, WR Russell Gage, QB A.J. McCarron, SS Duron Harmon, CB Isaiah Oliver, OL Josh Andrews, DE Steven Means, CB Fabian Moreau, LS Josh Harris, P Thomas Morstead, OLB Brandon Copeland, DE Jonathan Bullard, WR Tajae Sharpe, OT …

Falcons GM Fontenot not ready to give up on Ridley for 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Falcons GM Fontenot not ready to give up on Ridley for 2022

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said Tuesday he’s not ready to make 2022 plans to be without Calvin Ridley, the team’s top wide receiver who missed the final 11 games of the season while addressing mental health issues. Ridley’s immediate and long-term future with the Falcons remained uncertain for the final two months of the season after …

A Falcons offseason full of questions starts with Calvin Ridley: ‘I wouldn’t assume anything’
2 years, 11 months ago

A Falcons offseason full of questions starts with Calvin Ridley: ‘I wouldn’t assume anything’

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — To their chagrin, Atlanta general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith held their season-ending news conference Tuesday. “We don’t want to be having this press conference right now,” Fontenot said. “As an organization, we’ve done the best job we could to support Calvin and do everything we can for him,” Fontenot said. “We have …

Falcons WR Ridley misses game to deal with mental health
3 years, 1 month ago

Falcons WR Ridley misses game to deal with mental health

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Joining other well-known athletes who have struggled with mental health issues, Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley said he’s stepping away from football after being a last-minute scratch from Sunday’s game against Carolina. “These past few weeks have been very challenging and as much as I’d like to be on the field competing with my teammates, I need to …

With Ridley out, Jets defense preps for Falcons rookie Pitts
3 years, 2 months ago

With Ridley out, Jets defense preps for Falcons rookie Pitts

Associated Press  

WARE, England — Atlanta Falcons rookie Kyle Pitts is looking for his first touchdown, and the New York Jets want to keep it that way. Pitts could play a key role for Matt Ryan and the Falcons after the team announced that leading receiver Calvin Ridley will not play in Sunday’s game in London for personal reasons. After Ridley was …

Falcons top WR Ridley to miss Jets game for personal reasons
3 years, 2 months ago

Falcons top WR Ridley to miss Jets game for personal reasons

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons leading receiver Calvin Ridley will not play in Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in London for personal reasons. After Ridley was not present for Thursday’s practice, the Falcons announced Ridley would not accompany the team to London “due to a personal matter.” “We are in support of Calvin during this time and will respect …

Falcons try to make the most out of lopsided score vs. Bucs
3 years, 3 months ago

Falcons try to make the most out of lopsided score vs. Bucs

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A week after looking downright pathetic in a season-opening loss to Philadelphia, the Atlanta Falcons were at least competent in a 48-25 defeat at Tampa Bay. It’s unfortunate what happened at the end.” The end included two tipped passes from Matt Ryan that were intercepted and returned for touchdowns, putting the game out of reach. That was the …

After Jones’ trade, Ridley is Falcons’ new go-to receiver
3 years, 4 months ago

After Jones’ trade, Ridley is Falcons’ new go-to receiver

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Calvin Ridley doesn’t sound worried about his new role as the go-to receiver for the Atlanta Falcons. “I think I’m ready for that role, more than ready for that role,” Ridley said after Tuesday’s first practice of training camp in full pads. So when Ridley was asked about fans at Tuesday’s practice calling out his name, …

Falcons pick up fifth-year option for WR Calvin Ridley
3 years, 7 months ago

Falcons pick up fifth-year option for WR Calvin Ridley

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have picked up receiver Calvin Ridley’s fifth-year option, meaning he will make $11.1 million in 2022 and be in line for a long-term deal. The team had no announcement on the option for tight end Hayden Hurst, presumably meaning he will become a free agent after the upcoming season. Selected one pick ahead …

Koo’s miss adds to Falcons’ long list of ways to lose games
3 years, 11 months ago

Koo’s miss adds to Falcons’ long list of ways to lose games

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons keep finding new ways to lose. The Falcons earlier this year became the first team in history to blow two 15-point leads in the fourth quarter — they did so in consecutive weeks against Dallas and Chicago — and in their most recent game allowed Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady to make a stirring comeback similar …

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