Calvin Ridley blames Chipotle for his offseason illness

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Calvin Ridley blames Chipotle for his offseason illness

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Aug 1, 2026 3:11 PM ET

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley pinned the blame on Chipotle for a stomach bug that caused him to lose significant weight during the offseason.

Ridley revealed Saturday that he endured a 24-hour stomach bug during the offseason that caused him to lose roughly 15 pounds in a short period of time. The culprit, according to Ridley?

“Chipotle,” the wide receiver admitted.

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Ridley did not appear too bothered by the health issue. According to him, he already gained the weight back and will be fully ready for the season.

Chipotle has gotten some pretty bad press from NFL wide receivers over the years. Believe it or not, Ridley is not the first player to blame the fast food chain for a severe stomach bug.

Ridley might want to avoid the fast food going forward, because he could really use a fully healthy season. Injuries limited him to just seven games last season on a Titans team that struggled to a 3-14 season. In 2024, he posted 64 catches for 1,017 yards and four touchdowns in his first season with Tennessee.

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