Ridder was a third-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons after leading the Cincinnati Bearcats to a College Football Playoff appearance in 2021.

Former Falcons QB Desmond Ridder has been released by the Bengals ahead of the 2025 NFL season, reinforcing Atlanta’s decision to reset the position with Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Bengals are releasing QB Desmond Ridder on Tuesday. Ridder, 25, was a four-year ...

Bengals cut quarterback Desmond Ridder from 2025 roster just one month after signing him as Joe Burrow's potential backup ...

A Falcons third-round pick in 2022, Ridder started 17 games over his first two seasons with Atlanta. He was traded to the ...