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Joining Minnesota
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.
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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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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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.
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Let go by Cincinnati
The Bengals waived Ridder on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Homecoming in Cincinnati
Ridder signed a contract with the Bengals on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Not tendered by Las Vegas
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
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
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
Ridder is with the Colts in mandatory minicamp on a tryout basis, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.