Bengals Signing Former Cincinnati Bearcats Star With Training Camp Looming

Former Bearcats star quarterback Desmond Ridder is coming home.

Ridder has agreed to a one-year contract with the Bengals according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Ridder, a former third round pick, has started 18 career games. He gives the Bengals an experienced backup behind Joe Burrow and Jake Browning.

Fun Fact

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor recruited Ridder to the University of Cincinnati when he was the Bearcats offensive coordinator. Taylor was the one that offered Ridder a scholarship.

He went on to lead the Bearcats to the College Football Playoff and became one of the most successful quarterbacks in Cincinnati's history.

Now Ridder and Taylor reunite with Bengals training camp set to start on Wednesday, July 23. Look for the former Bearcats star to compete with Logan Woodside to be the third quarterback on the team.