Arizona Cardinals quarterback Desmond Ridder. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Former Falcons QB cut by Cardinals

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Aug 27, 2024 2:24 PM ET

Desmond Ridder’s attempt to catch on with a different NFL team did not go well.

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Arizona Cardinals are waiving Ridder after losing a battle with Clayton Tune for the backup quarterback job.

Source: The #AZCardinals are releasing QB Desmond Ridder, who was in a backup battle with Clayton Tune.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 27, 2024

Tune was the Cardinals' fifth-round pick last year and spent all season with the team, which likely gave him an advantage in the competition with Ridder. Tune even appeared in seven games, making one start.

Ridder was a third-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. He made four starts as a rookie and then 13 starts last season. The Cincinnati product passed for 3,544 yards, 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 19 games (17 starts) with the Falcons.

Ridder, who turns 25 on Aug. 31, has enough experience that some teams — perhaps even Arizona — will probably want him on their practice squad.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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