Desmond Ridder - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Throws TD in mop-up duty Ridder took over for an ineffective Gardner Minshew with 5:02 remaining in the third quarter of Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Bengals and completed 11 of 16 passes for 74 yards with a...

Impact A rusty Ridder, who'd last put up a regular-season attempt in Week 18 of the 2023 campaign with the Falcons, mostly stuck to short passes and took four sacks overall. However, Ridder also managed to lead a six-play, 70-yard touchdown march late in the fourth quarter that he capped with a 22-yard touchdown strike to Brock Bowers. Considering the Raiders are now 2-7 and have a Week 10 bye on tap, head coach Antonio Pierce may opt to give Ridder a chance with the starting job during a Week 11 road trip to Miami.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Ridder: 'It felt great to get out there' Quarterback Desmond Ridder on his Raiders debut, Week 9 against the Bengals, tight end Brock Bowers and more.

12 HOURS AGO • RAIDERS.COM

Desmond Ridder finds Brock Bowers for 22-yard TD Watch as quarterback Desmond Ridder finds tight end Brock Bowers in the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown.

13 HOURS AGO • RAIDERS.COM

It's Time For The Raiders To Turn To Desmond Ridder With the season all but gone at this point, it’s time for the Raiders to turn to Desmond Ridder at quarterback.

3 DAYS AGO • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Raiders Predicted to Replace Minshew, O'Connell With Elite 22-Year-Old QB Las Vegas added Desmond Ridder as short-term solution.

OCTOBER 26 • KANSASCITY.COM

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...

OCTOBER 25 • SI.COM

Will work as backup Week 8 Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Friday that Ridder will work as the backup to Gardner Minshew during Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Heidi Fang of the Las Vegas Review-Jou...

Impact Ridder was inked by Las Vegas off Arizona's practice squad Monday, so it's unlikely that he's fully acclimated to his new team's playbook quite yet. With Aidan O'Connell (thumb) on IR and out at least four games, Ridder looks primed to hold onto the backup role behind Minshew for at least the next month. In the event that Minshew's struggles under center continue, Ridder may even have an opportunity to compete for more significant reps at quarterback.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Ridder on joining the Raiders Quarterback Desmond Ridder on joining the Silver and Black, wide receiver Tre Tucker, his mindset and more.

OCTOBER 23 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders add quarterback Ridder, place O'Connell on IR The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Desmond Ridder off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad on Tuesday and placed quarterback Aidan O’...

OCTOBER 23 • THESTATE.COM

Get to know Raiders' new quarterback signing Desmond Ridder Here are a few things to know about the third-year quarterback coming to Las Vegas.

OCTOBER 23 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders sign QB Desmond Ridder, place QB Aidan O'Connell on Injured Reserve Additionally, the team signed WR Terrace Marshall and TE Trevon Wesco to the practice squad.

OCTOBER 22 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders snag QB Desmond Ridder off Cardinals' practice squad The Raiders are signing Desmond Ridder off Arizona’s practice squad.

OCTOBER 22 • USATODAY.COM

Signed by Raiders Ridder was signed by the Raiders off of Arizona's practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ridder has yet to appear in a game this season while spending the entirety of the year to this point with the Cardinals' practice unit. The quarterback will now be on the Raiders' active roster for at least three games, presumably serving as the top backup option behind Gardner Minshew while Aidan O'Connell (thumb) is unavailable. Ridder appeared in 15 games with the Falcons in 2023, producing 2,836 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while also adding 193 yards and five scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back by Cardinals The Cardinals signed Ridder to their practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 2022 third-round pick out of Cincinnati failed to make the Cardinals' initial 53-man roster, but he's now been brought back to the team's practice squad. Ridder threw for 2,836 yards, 12 touchdowns and just as many interceptions across his 15 regular-season contests with the Falcons last year. He's now expected to serve as Arizona's No. 3 quarterback option in 2024.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Done in desert The Cardinals are slated to waive Ridder on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 2022 second-round pick was acquired via a trade with the Falcons in March, but Ridder couldn't beat out Clayton Tune for the backup QB spot behind Kyler Murray. The Cardinals could still bring Ridder back onto the practice squad spot if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Done in desert The Cardinals are slated to waive Ridder on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports..

Impact Ridder, who Arizona acquired in via a trade with the Falcons back in March, ultimately couldn't beat out Clayton Tune for the top backup spot behind Kyler Murray during training camp. The 2022 second-round pick boasts ample NFL experience, though in that time he demonstrated a lack of a true ceiling, so the Cardinals could still target him for a practice squad spot if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to compete again Ridder cleared the league's concussion protocols Monday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ridder suffered a concussion during Sunday's preseason loss to the Broncos, so his time in protocols was short-lived. The Cincinnati product is slated to be the Cardinals' backup quarterback this season, and with his quick return to full health should hold that position Week 1 behind Kyler Murray.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Concussed in preseason finale Ridder is in concussion protocol following Sunday's 38-12 preseason loss to the Cardinals, per head coach Jonathan Gannon, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Ridder went to the locker room in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion, and the testing revealed a concussion. Prior to exiting the game, Ridder completed 10 of 16 passes for 111 yards and rushed twice for 25 yards. If Ridder is unable to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol prior to the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Bills, Clayton Tune would back up Kyler Murray.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Desmond Ridder Scrambles For 27 Yards Desmond Ridder gets to the edge and takes off down the sideline for a 27-yard gain

AUGUST 26 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Bryan Bresee Sacks Desmond Ridder #saints #nfl #shorts

AUGUST 11 • YOUTUBE

Kool-Aid McKinstry gets a PBU vs. Ridder's pass intended for Pascal | Saints-Cardinals Highlights | 2024 NFL Preseason Week 1 New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry gets a PBU vs. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Desmond Ridder's pass intended for wide receiv...

AUGUST 11 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kool-Aid McKinstry gets a PBU vs. Ridder's pass intended for Pascal

AUGUST 11 • YOUTUBE

QB2 Will Play Out In Preseason With Desmond Ridder, Clayton Tune A starter for the preseason opener against Saints is yet to be announced

AUGUST 7 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Ample preseason action coming Ridder looks set to start Saturday's exhibition opener against the Saints, and potentially Arizona's following two preseason contests, after coach Jonathan Gannon said Tuesday that...

Impact Ridder, who was dealt to the Cardinals back in March, appears primed for a busy preseason along with No. 3 quarterback Clayton Tune. After appearing in 19 regular-season games for the Falcons over the last two years, Ridder brings substantial NFL experience to the table as Murray's top backup, he won't see much of the field this season if all goes well for Arizona.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

NFL pundit predicts Desmond Ridder will be Seahawks' QB1 in 2025 | Sporting News As far as we can tell, Geno Smith is at the top of the depth chart for the Seattle Seahawks at quarterback and nobody currently on the roste...

JULY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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