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Titans | Tennessee has big plans for Calvin Ridley Tue Mar 26, 12:08 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley will play 'a very similar role to what Ja'Marr (Chase) played' in new head coach Brian Callahan's offense when he was the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Titans | Calvin Ridley joining Titans Wed Mar 13, 05:14 PM
Free-agent WR Calvin Ridley (Jaguars) agreed to terms on a four-year contact with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, March 13, worth $92 million, according to sources. The deal includes $50 million in guaranteed money.
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NFL | At least two teams vying for Calvin Ridley Tue Mar 12, 01:44 PM
Impending free-agent WR Calvin Ridley (Jaguars) is reportedly trying to decide if he wants to remain with the Jacksonville Jaguars or leave for the New England Patriots, according to sources.
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Jaguars | Jacksonville still interested in Calvin Ridley Mon Mar 11, 10:16 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars are still interested in impending free-agent WR Calvin Ridley even after agreeing to terms with WR Gabe Davis, a source said Monday, March 11.
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Patriots | Pats to spend big on Calvin Ridley? Sun Mar 10, 07:15 PM
The New England Patriots are expected to 'swing big' on Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent WR Calvin Ridley if he hits the open market, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Sunday, March 10.
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley may be hitting market Wed Mar 6, 12:24 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent WR Calvin Ridley appears to be on track to hit the free-agent market this offseason, and it is believed that some teams may be willing to pay him like a No. 1 receiver, according to sources.
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Jaguars | Jags want to keep Calvin Ridley Mon Mar 4, 09:27 AM
The Jacksonville Jaguars would 'very much' like to re-sign impending free-agent WR Calvin Ridley but he is expected to be seeking a 'gaudy number,' ESPN's Jeremy Fowler wrote on Sunday, March 3.
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Jaguars | Jacksonville open to Calvin Ridley return Thu Jan 25, 02:09 PM
Impending free-agent WR Calvin Ridley 'did some awfully good things' in his first season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but general manager Trent Baalke stopped short of guaranteeing Ridley would remain with the team in 2024 - although Baalke suggested the team will 'work toward' it - on Thursday, Jan. 25.'When you bring in somebody in that hasn't been a part of football for over a year and a half, you (need to) knock the rust off. He did that and, at times, he showed who he was and what he used to and what he can be. The sky's the limit. He's only going to get better because of the way he works. When you love something as much as he loves football, you can't help but get better. We would love to have Calvin back. We are going to work toward that. What that means is, I don't know right now,' Baalke said.
| Footballguys view: Ridley could command a price tag the Jaguars are not comfortable with. It was a good connection, albeit inconsistent, in Jacksonville between Ridley and QB Trevor Lawrence. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley surpasses 100-yard mark Sun Jan 7, 04:58 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley caught six passes for 106 yards and one touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18. He was targeted 10 times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Ridley will go into free agency coming off of an up and down season that ended up over 1000 yards. Supply and demand dictates a likely big payday for the 29-year-old, and one that the Jaguars may not be willing to pony up. If they don't, they will owe Atlanta their third-round pick, if they do sign Ridley, it will become a second-round pick. |
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Jaguars | Four receptions for Calvin Ridley Sun Dec 31, 07:03 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley ended up with four receptions for 39 yards on eight targets in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers.
| Footballguys view: Ridley's up and down predictably ended up down with Trevor Lawrence sitting in Week 17. He has helped the Jaguars offense and fantasy teams sporadically, but this still looks like a good trade for Jacksonville even if Ridley wasn't a great third round pick for fantasy teams. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley shines in loss Sun Dec 24, 08:43 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley caught six of his nine targets for 90 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-12 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16.
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley a popular target Sun Dec 17, 11:42 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley was targeted a team-high 12 times in a 23-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15, finishing with five catches for 39 yards.
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley targeted 13 times Sun Dec 10, 05:12 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley was targeted 13 times in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns, but he ended up with just four receptions for 53 yards.
| Footballguys view: This wasn't a bad performance considering the fact that Ridley's quarterback was not 100%. He'll be a boom/bust WR3/Flex next week worth considering against a Ravens defense that gave up good games to Puca Nacua and Cooper Kupp today. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley totals seven touches Tue Dec 5, 12:44 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley posted four receptions for 26 yards on eight targets in Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals, while rushing three times for seven yards.
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley produces solid stat line Sun Nov 26, 05:39 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley registered five receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown on six targets in Week 12 against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Ridley had his second good week in a row for the first time all season, and he has had good weeks in all three games that Zay Jones has been healthy for. He should be in lineups against the Bengals next week and is coming on at the right time. |
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Jaguars | Two touchdowns for Calvin Ridley Sun Nov 19, 04:27 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley caught seven passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. He also rushed for 18 yards on one carry during the game.
| Footballguys view: Ridley had his biggest game since Week 1, which happen to coincide with Zay Jones first full game since Week 1. Ridley is still a boom/bust WR3/Flex, but you should err on the side of playing him at Houston next week. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley limited to two catches Sun Nov 12, 04:54 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley caught two passes for 20 yards against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10. He was targeted three times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Ridley's outlook was cloudy against a good defense with a strong #1 corner, and everything went worse for the Jaguars offense than expected. Still, Ridley is worth a WR3/Flex play next week against Tennessee. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley makes six receptions Sun Oct 29, 07:41 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley ended up with six catches and 83 yards on 10 targets in Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
| Footballguys view: Ridley had a bounceback week against a Steelers secondary that can be generous when the pass rush isn't getting home. On Thursday, the Steelers will try to corral a red hot DeAndre Hopkins while Ridley and his teammates get to rest during a bye week. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley's role to vary? Sat Oct 28, 10:06 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley won't have the ball forced to him when he faces bracket coverage, according to offensive coordinator Press Taylor.
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley musters just one catch Fri Oct 20, 01:00 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley had one reception (on four targets) for five yards versus the New Orleans Saints in Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Ridley was not used much in the matchup with Marshon Lattimore because the Jaguars didn't need to take chances in the passing game nursing a big lead for most of the game that evaporated in the fourth quarter. Ridley is a boom/bust WR3/Flex after being drafted as a WR1, but he can still put up WR1 numbers next week against an inconsistent Steelers pass defense. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley held to 30 yards Sun Oct 15, 06:28 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley caught four passes for 30 yards against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6. He was targeted eight times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Ridley didn't reproduce his big Week 1 output against this same Colts defense, but that was more because the game wasn't close and the Jaguars didn't really have to throw downfield. Ridley could draw Marshon Lattimore on Thursday, but Nico Collins had a solid game against the Saints secondary today. It has been a rollercoaster ride, leaving Ridley as a boom/bust WR3/Flex option. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley poised for big game? Sat Oct 14, 10:48 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley faces the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6, and Ridley had eight catches for 101 yards and a touchdown against the Colts in Week 1.
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley finishes with 122 yards Sun Oct 8, 01:09 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley caught seven passes for 122 yards against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5. He also rushed for 14 yards on two carries during the game.
| Footballguys view: Ridley had a strong game after AJ Terrell shut him down in London last week. The team trusted him on a late deep shot that helped decide the game. The Colts, next week's opponent, don't have anyone who can cover him, as his big game in Week 1 illustrated. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley reaches end zone Sun Oct 1, 12:30 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley caught two passes for 38 yards and one touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4. He was targeted two times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Ridley caught a touchdown on a great improv play by Trevor Lawrence into tight coverage and he also drew a long pass interference penalty, but he was very close to being a bust today in a tough matchup. AJ Terrell will match up with Nico Collins next week when Houston comes to Atlanta and Ridley should be more productive against the Bills next week. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley expected to be fine Mon Sep 25, 08:55 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley (knee) is dealing with a knee injury but should be fine for the Week 4 game, according to head coach Doug Pederson.
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley held in check Sun Sep 24, 06:29 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley caught three passes for 40 yards against the Houston Texans in Week 3. He was targeted seven times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Ridley was huge in Week 1, quiet in Week 2, and expected to be excellent against a Texans secondary missing one of their best corners. Instead, he was a disappointment along with the rest of the Jaguars passing game. He'll face his old team next week and projects as a boom/bust WR2 against Atlanta. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley mostly invisible in Week 2 Sun Sep 17, 07:17 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley registered just two catches for 32 yards on eight targets in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley has terrific outing Sun Sep 10, 06:06 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley caught eight passes for 101 yards and one touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. He was targeted 11 times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Ridley is the clear #1 receiver and he could make it tough to rely on Christian Kirk if this trend continues. He was open all day against the Colts secondary and has a chance to be worth a lot more than the third round pick it took to land him in drafts. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley's cleats the issue Wed Aug 2, 01:05 PM
Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley's (toe) toe soreness is related to his cleats. Ridley has now changed the cleats and feels much better.
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley hobbled, changes cleats Wed Aug 2, 08:34 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley (toe) will be limited at practice for the foreseeable future due to a toe injury.
| Footballguys view: Ridley actually changed his cleats this morning, which alleviated the soreness and allowed him to practice in full today. So we can consider a non-story unless Ridley has more toe issues going forward. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley picking up where he left off Tue May 23, 03:26 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley 'simply moves differently than any other wide receiver on the field,' according to SI.com's John Shipley.
| Footballguys view: Ridley was a tremendous addition for the Jaguars offense. When he gets up to speed in the offense, Ridley could be their no.1 wideout. He'll work for targets with a talented group of pass-catchers like Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, and Evan Engram. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley's suspension over Mon Mar 6, 02:01 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley was reinstated by the NFL on Monday, March 6, after he was suspended by the league for the entirety of the 2022 season for betting on games.
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley applying for reinstatement Wed Feb 15, 01:30 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley is expected to apply for reinstatement from suspension on Wednesday, Feb. 15, per source.
| Footballguys view: Ridley was suspended for the 2022 season for gambling on NFL games. He fell out of favor with the Falcons, with injuries and inconsistencies plaguing his game. However, Ridley is a talented receiver who could bounce back in a big way on an up-and-coming Jaguars offense. |
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Jaguars | Coach expects Calvin Ridley to be reinstated Mon Jan 23, 10:40 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley is eligible to apply for reinstatement Wednesday, Feb. 15, and head coach Doug Pederson said the team strongly believes he will be reinstated.
| Footballguys view: That's a reason why the Jaguars made the savvy move for Ridley. Last November, the Jaguars acquired Ridley from the Falcons for two future conditional draft selections. He'll join a roster of weapons in the wide receivers room, and Ridley gives QB Trevor Lawrence another big-play option to throw to. |
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Jaguars | Calvin Ridley trade details Tue Nov 1, 05:17 PM
Updating a previous report, the Jacksonville Jaguars acquired WR Calvin Ridley from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a conditional 2023 sixth-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick Tuesday, Nov. 1.
| Footballguys view: The pick in 2023 turns into a fifth-rounder if Ridley is reinstated past an undisclosed date. The conditions of the 2024 fourth-round pick turn the selection into a third-round pick if undisclosed play-time milestones are met, or it turns into a second-round pick if the Jaguars sign Ridley to a contract extension. |
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Jaguars | Jacksonville closing in on acquiring Calvin Ridley Tue Nov 1, 03:02 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley, who is currently serving an indefinite suspension for gambling, is reportedly on the verge of getting traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
| Footballguys view: According to sources via ESPN's Adam Schefter, the two teams are in the process of trying to finalize the trade before the league's deadline. The compensation going back to the Falcons is reportedly for a conditional 2023 fifth-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick. This is a good move for the Jaguars, but they'll have to wait for Ridley to be reinstated before he can help QB Trevor Lawrence and the passing game in 2023. |
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley wagered more than reported? Sat Mar 12, 05:14 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley reportedly wagered more than the $1,500 he acknowledged on social media, instead gambling $3,900 over six bets placed on the Falcons, according to SportsHandle.com's Brett Smiley. He lost each one. The suspended receiver bet $100 twice on teams other than Atlanta, winning both for a total of $654. He made 33 additional wagers for a total of more than $32,000, profiting $2,744. Ridley's net loss across all bets placed was $1,186. 'This goes to the heart of the game and that's why they threw the book at him, kind of made an example of (Ridley),' Smiley told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday, March 11.
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Eagles | PHI pursued Calvin Ridley before suspension Thu Mar 10, 04:26 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley was close to being acquiring by the Philadelphia Eagles last month, but the Falcons backed out of the trade because of Ridley's suspension.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley handed indefinite suspension Mon Mar 7, 03:33 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley was suspended by the league for at least the entirety of the 2022 season for betting on NFL games, according to a statement released by the league Monday, March 7.
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Falcons | Atlanta GM talks Calvin Ridley Tue Mar 1, 06:40 PM
Updating an ongoing story, Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said there's no update about the status of WR Calvin Ridley, while speaking to the media at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, March 1.
| Footballguys view: If Ridley does play in 2022, he's most likely not going to do that in Atlanta. He missed most of the 2021 season away from the team for mental health reasons. Entering the final year of his contract (on a fifth-year option), Ridley needs to decide if he wants to keep playing football - and then he'll be able to figure out where that may happen. |
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Falcons | Owner wants Calvin Ridley to stay with ATL Wed Feb 9, 06:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley is a player owner Arthur Blank would like to keep on the roster, but Blank said Ridley may want a fresh start with a new team. 'He has had a great history in Atlanta. We'd love him to stay in Atlanta. Whether or not he wants to do that -- he may decide that he wants a fresh start someplace else. We don't know that. I don't know that. I don't have information to indicate that, but we'll see how that plays out,' Blank said.
| Footballguys view: Ridley has a cap hit of $11 million in 2022 with $11 million remaining in dead money. He's a young receiver at 27-years old, and there's still plenty of potential there with him. A fresh start could be what he needs as Ridley took time off in 2021 for mental health reasons. |
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley on his way out of ATL? Sat Jan 15, 01:13 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley and the organization mutually could look to work out a trade, in the opinions of NFL Network's Steve Wyche and Mike Garafolo.
| Footballguys view: Ridley stepped away from the game for personal reasons in October and hasn't been in contact with the Falcons in months. If he wants to keep playing, then perhaps a fresh start is best. Any team that trades for Ridley would have to extend him because the 2018 first-round pick is set to play on the fifth-year option in 2022. |
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Falcons | No update on Calvin Ridley's potential return Mon Nov 22, 03:46 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (personal) is eligible to be activated from the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list this week, but head coach Arthur Smith told reporters Monday, Nov. 22, that he has no update on when Ridley will return to the team.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley placed on NFI list Fri Nov 5, 04:28 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list Friday, Nov. 5. He will be sidelined for at least three weeks.
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Falcons | Atlanta's Week 9 injury report Fri Nov 5, 01:10 PM
Atlanta Falcons DL Jonathan Bullard (concussion) and WR Calvin Ridley (non-injury) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. WR Russell Gage Jr. (groin) practiced in full for a second straight day on Friday, Nov. 5, and no longer appears on the injury report.
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Falcons | Thursday's practice report for Atlanta Thu Nov 4, 03:26 PM
Atlanta Falcons DT Jonathan Bullard (concussion) and WR Calvin Ridley (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 4. WR Russell Gage Jr. (groin) practiced in full.
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Falcons | Wednesday practice report for Falcons Wed Nov 3, 04:48 PM
Atlanta Falcons DT Jonathan Bullard (concussion) and WR Calvin Ridley (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 3.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley to take time away Sun Oct 31, 03:44 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley said he needs to take some time away from football so he can focus on his mental health. There is no timetable for his return.
| Footballguys view: Ridley could return this season so it's probably hasty to drop him, but really his well-being is the main concern here. Hopefully he finds some peace away from the game, whether he plays it again is not that important right now. There is no way that this is a positive for anyone in the Falcons offense. |
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Falcons | Week 8 Atlanta Falcons inactives Sun Oct 31, 11:43 AM
The Atlanta Falcons have declared LB Dorian Etheridge, WR Calvin Ridley, DT Ta'Quon Graham, DL John Cominsky, RB Wayne Gallman and OG Josh Andrews inactive for Week 8.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley to miss Week 8 Sun Oct 31, 11:43 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley was declared inactive for the Week 8 game because of a personal matter.
| Footballguys view: Bump up Russell Gage, Kyle Pitts, and Cordarrelle Patterson in your rankings, but also take a bit off of the edge of Matt Ryan's upside. |
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