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Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is heading to the playoffs after the Green Bay Packers announced that they have signed him to their active roster.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 6

Packers Make Change at Quarterback Before Playoffs

The Green Bay Packers made a change at the back of their quarterback depth chart on Tuesday, releasing last week’s starter, Clayton Tune, and promoting Desmond Ridder from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Green Bay Packers News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / January 6

Green Bay Packers Make Playoff Move With Former Cincinnati Bearcats Football Star Desmond Ridder

Desmond Ridder is headed to the NFL playoffs. The Green Bay Packers announced they added the former UC star from their practice squad to the active playoff roster for Saturday night's matchup against the Bears at 8 p.m.

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Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 2

Things to Watch in Green Bay @ Minnesota

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Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 31

Packers To Sign QB Desmond Ridder; Latest On Jordan Love, Malik Willis

The Packers do not have anything at stake in Week 18. Green Bay is locked into the NFC’s seventh seed, but the team does need healthy options at the quarterback spot for at least one game.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 31

Report: Packers signing QB Desmond Ridder

The Green Bay Packers are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder to their practice squad, NFL Network reported on Wednesday. With starter Jordan Love and backup Malik Willis both dealing with shoulder injuries, Clayton Tune is the only healthy signal-caller on the roster.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31

Packers Sign Two Players To Practice Squad, Including QB Desmond Ridder

According to Tom Pelissero, the Packers are signing QB Desmond Ridder to their practice squad on Wednesday. Green Bay also signed OT Karsen Barnhart to

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Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 27

Vikings Sign QB Desmond Ridder To Practice Squad

The Minnesota Vikings announced they signed QB Desmond Ridder to their practice squad on Thursday. This comes as QB JJ McCarthy is currently in the league’s

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Jets Had Nine In For Workouts

Per the NFL transaction wire, the Jets had nine players in for workouts today, including two quarterbacks. The full list includes: DB Marcus Banks WR

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 10

49ers Worked Out Seven Including QBs Nathan Peterman & Desmond Ridder

The San Francisco 49ers hosted a large group of free agents for tryouts on Friday including three quarterbacks. The full list includes: WR Andrew Armstrong

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / September 28

Vikings gain advantage over Steelers with gameday inactives revealed

Sunday's duel in Dublin between the Vikings and Steelers is here and both teams have revealed inactive players for the 8:30 a.m. CT kickoff. Minnesota's inactives include quarterbacks J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Talk / September 17

Vikings will have Max Brosmer as No. 2 QB, Desmond Ridder as emergency QB Sunday

The Vikings signed Desmond Ridder to their active roster on Wednesday, but he won't be active for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters on Wednesday that Ridder will be inactive as the emergency third quarterback in Week 3.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / September 17

Desmond Ridder won job with Vikings after tryout against Dorian Thompson-Robinson

A former Vikings quarterback, Brett Rypien, is now on the Cincinnati roster. And a former Bengals backup quarterback, Desmond Ridder, is now on the Minnesota roster.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 16

Former Falcons QB Signed to Vikings 53-Man Roster

A former Atlanta Falcons quarterback is finding a home in the NFL. According to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Desmond Ridder is signing with the Minnesota Vikings on their active roster. After being drafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Ridder started 17 games for the Falcons across the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 16

Report: Vikings sign QB Desmond Ridder with JJ McCarthy ailing

The Minnesota Vikings are adding depth to the quarterback position by signing veteran free agent Desmond Ridder to the 53-man roster, the NFL Network reported on Tuesday.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Vikings sign new quarterback amid recent injury

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26

Bengals Releasing QB Desmond Ridder

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Bengals are releasing QB Desmond Ridder on Tuesday. Ridder, 25, was a four-year starter at Cincinnati and quarterbacked the school to a berth in the College Football Playoff in 2021, the first time ever a non-Power 5 school had earned that distinction.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 23

Desmond Ridder Reflects on Bengals Training Camp As Roster Cuts Near

Desmond Ridder got his chance to prove worthy of a Bengals roster spot on Saturday in a 41-14 loss to the Colts. The veteran quarterback closed out the preseason going 8-of-20 passing for 75 yards, one interception, and one rushing touchdown.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / July 21

Former Raiders quarterback returns to place of former glory

Desmond Ridder is leaving the Las Vegas Raiders for more familiar pastures. On Sunday, Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network confirmed that the quarterback has signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL News / Field Level Media / July 20

Bengals sign QB Desmond Ridder

The Cincinnati Bengals are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder, who returns to the city after playing four seasons at the University of Cincinnati. In six games (one start) for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, Ridder posted 458 passing yards and two touchdowns to two interceptions.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 8

Desmond Ridder No Longer Expected To Try Out For Broncos

According to Parker Gabriel, free agent QB Desmond Ridder is “not likely” to participate in the Broncos’ rookie minicamp this weekend. Reports had said

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / May 6

Desmond Ridder trying out for AFC West team

Desmond Ridder continues to look for his next gig, and he may find that opportunity here.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 17, 2024

Watch: Raiders QB Desmond Ridder Speaks After Falcons Loss

LAS VEGAS -- The Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) lost to the Atlanta Falcons (7-7) 15-9 on Monday Night Football. With quarterback Aidan O'Connell still recovering from an injury, former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder stepped in for the start.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 16, 2024

Las Vegas Raiders Week 15: Desmond Ridder, And His Unpredictable Situation

Plenty of easily predictable events transpire throughout the National Football League each season. This year, for example, the reigning back-to-back Super Bowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, sit atop the AFC with a 13-1 record through 15 weeks.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 25, 2024

QB Desmond Ridder on How He Fits in Raiders' Offense

The Las Vegas Raiders made a much-needed move this week by signing quarterback Desmond RIdder to the practice squad. The team needed to add depth to the position, as it placed quarterback Aidqan O'Connell on Injured Reserve after he fractured his thumb in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams.