Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) completes a touchdown reception on a pass from quarterback Matt Ryan (not pictured) against the Minnesota Vikings. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Calvin Ridley out of Falcons' minicamp after minor foot surgery

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 6/9/21

Calvin Ridley is now the Atlanta Falcons' No. 1 wide receiver after Julio Jones was traded to the Tennessee Titans. However, he's not on the field for minicamp.

According to ESPN's Jeff Schultz, Ridley underwent minor foot surgery after a lingering issue from 2020. It's possible he will miss the start of training camp.

Source confirms Calvin Ridley had “minor” foot surgery 2 weeks ago after lingering issue from 2020. It’s possible he will miss the start of training camp but he’s “not in danger” of missing start of season, source said. @TheAthletic
— Jeff Schultz (@JeffSchultzATL) June 9, 2021

With Jones injured for much of the 2020 season, Ridley emerged as Atlanta's leading receiver. The 26-year-old caught 90 passes for a career-high 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns.

The Falcons are hoping Ridley and rookie tight end Kyle Pitts will be able to fill the void left by Jones.

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