Desmond Ridder

Desmond Ridder

26-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Minnesota Vikings
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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Signed a contract with the Vikings in September of 2025.
Joining Minnesota
QBMinnesota Vikings
September 16, 2025
Ridder agreed to a contract with the Vikings on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) will avoid a stint on injured reserve, but since he's considered week-to-week and is likely to miss multiple games, the Vikings will bring Ridder aboard to bolster their depth under center. Carson Wentz looks on track to replace McCarthy as the Vikings' starter beginning with Sunday's game against the Bengals, but Ridder could eventually displace undrafted rookie Max Brosmer for the top backup job. A 2022 third-round pick, Ridder has made 25 appearances (18 starts) through his first three NFL seasons between stops with the Falcons and Raiders, completing 63.6 percent of his passes for 6.8 yards per attempt and a 16:14 TD:INT while adding 293 yards and five scores on the ground.
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Sunday, Sep 21st at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
57.7
 
Cornerbacks
68.5
 
Safeties
32.7
 
Linebackers
78.6
 
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Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
207 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.52 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.29 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.15 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.0 in
 
Broad Jump
127 in
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
32.75 in
 
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A 2022 third-round pick by Atlanta, Ridder was traded to the Cardinals as part of the Falcons' offseason purge. Ridder played 19 games in two seasons for the Falcons and did little of note, other than to prove he wasn't the QB of the future. His numbers were mostly middle of the pack last year, but in his two seasons in Atlanta he totaled the same numbers of turnovers as rush/pass TDs (19). Ridder lost a summer competition with Clayton Tune for the backup QB job in Arizona.
Ridder started the final four games of 2022 but didn’t turn many heads -- it took until the last game before he threw a TD pass and his 6.2 YPA was 41st of 47 QBs with at least 100 attempts. In his defense, Ridder had little talent at his disposal. Tight end Kyle Pitts was lost for the season weeks earlier, and other than impressive rookie wideout Drake London, the best option was Olamide Zaccheaus. Ridder committed only two turnovers (both lost fumbles), but in addition to the feeble passing stats he averaged only 4.0 carries for 16.0 yards per game without any TDs, making him unreliable for a rushing fantasy boost. The Falcons added insurance in Taylor Heinicke, but they're saying it’s Ridder’s job to lose. Pitts is expected to return healthy, but after him and London they settled for the middling duo of Mack Hollins and Scotty Miller to replace Zaccheaus (now with Philadelphia). Moreover, the Falcons drafted RB Bijan Robinson eighth overall this year, teaming him with Tyler Allgeier in an Arthur Smith-directed offense that was second in run percentage last season (55.3).
A four-year college starter and a third-round pick in this year’s draft, Ridder is expected to compete with Marcus Mariota for the starting job. Mariota is the favorite, thanks to his experience and knowledge of the offense, having previously played for coach Arthur Smith in Tennessee. Ridder looks more like a work in progress. His arm is only average, and his ball placement and accuracy need work. With 4.52 speed, Ridder is plenty mobile to keep plays alive, but he isn't especially elusive and had modest rushing stats last year at Cincinnati. If he does win the job, Ridder won’t have much to work with. Tight end Kyle Pitts is the only proven threat, and the team’s No. 1 wide receiver is a rookie (albeit a first-round pick in Drake London). What’s more, the offensive line may start the same five guys that allowed the second-highest QB pressure rate in the league last year. Ridder won't have it easy if he plays as a rookie.
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Let go by Cincinnati
QBFree Agent
August 26, 2025
The Bengals waived Ridder on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Homecoming in Cincinnati
QBCincinnati Bengals
July 20, 2025
Ridder signed a contract with the Bengals on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Not tendered by Las Vegas
QBLas Vegas Raiders
February 28, 2025
The Raiders informed Ridder on Friday that the team will not tender the quarterback an offer as a restricted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Makes six appearances as reserve QB
QBLas Vegas Raiders
February 18, 2025
Ridder completed 52 of 85 pass attempts for 458 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions across six regular-season appearances with the Raiders in 2024.
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Throws two picks Monday
QBLas Vegas Raiders
December 16, 2024
Ridder completed 23 of 39 pass attempts for 208 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions while rushing five times for 28 yards in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.
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In minicamp with Colts
QBFree Agent
June 10, 2025
Ridder is with the Colts in mandatory minicamp on a tryout basis, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
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Ridder also had practice sessions with the Broncos earlier in the offseason, but he has a clearer path to a roster spot in Indianapolis. Anthony Richardson is not throwing due to a lingering shoulder issue that originated with an AC Joint injury two seasons ago. The team lacks experienced depth behind Daniel Jones, so Ridder signing with the Colts could be an indication of heightened concern regarding Richardson's status.
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