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The Green Bay Packers signed veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor and released Desmond Ridder, adding a 16th-season QB with extensive NFL experience. Taylor will wear No. 6 for Green Bay, while Kyle McCord switches to No. 18.
The Green Bay Packers are releasing quarterback Desmond Ridder, leaving four quarterbacks on the roster: Tyrod Taylor, Jordan Love, Kyle McCord and rookie Kyron Drones. Ridder joined Green Bay in December and did not play in any games. His NFL résumé includes six appearances with the Raiders in 2024 and 17 starts over two seasons with the Falcons. The move accompanies the addition of Tyrod Taylor to a QB room that already features Love and McCord.
Green Bay is building a more flexible, affordable backup QB plan for 2026 by adding Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord, moving on from relying on Malik Willis. Ridder brings starting experience, McCord is a developing rookie, and the duo gives the Packers cap flexibility and draft freedom to pursue value at quarterback if needed, while preserving stability behind Jordan Love.
Desmond Ridder secured a spot with the Vikings as an emergency quarterback after winning a tryout over Dorian Thompson-Robinson, following J.J. McCarthy's injury that will sideline him for 2-4 weeks. Ridder, who previously played for the Falcons and Raiders, will serve behind Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer as the Vikings face adversity with injuries across their roster.
The Vikings placed Aaron Jones on IR due to injury, signed QB Desmond Ridder and returned RB Cam Akers to bolster their roster amid multiple injuries, including QB J.J. McCarthy's ankle sprain, as they prepare for upcoming games.
Desmond Ridder secured a spot on the Vikings after winning a tryout against Dorian Thompson-Robinson, joining Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer as quarterbacks while J.J. McCarthy recovers from injury, in a challenging season for the Vikings' offense.
The Minnesota Vikings made several roster moves, including placing Aaron Jones on injured reserve, signing Cam Akers to the practice squad, and adding quarterback Desmond Ridder to their roster due to J.J. McCarthy's injury, affecting their depth at key positions.
The Vikings signed QB Desmond Ridder to their roster after starter J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury, expected to sideline him for 2-4 weeks, with Carson Wentz set to start this weekend against the Bengals.
The Minnesota Vikings are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder, who has been with five NFL teams since March 2024, to bolster their quarterback depth following J.J. McCarthy's injury. Ridder, a former Falcons third-round pick, will join the Vikings as a backup to Carson Wentz, providing additional cover in case of injury or struggles, amid a somewhat unsettled quarterback situation for the team.
The Minnesota Vikings signed free agent quarterback Desmond Ridder to add depth to their roster after starter J.J. McCarthy was sidelined with a high ankle sprain, with Carson Wentz set to start in Week 3.
The Minnesota Vikings are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder to their roster to address their quarterback issues, especially after J.J. McCarthy's injury during a game against the Falcons, with Ridder bringing experience from his time with the Falcons and Raiders.
The Minnesota Vikings are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder to their 53-man roster to serve as an emergency backup while J.J. McCarthy recovers from an ankle injury, with Ridder set to join a quarterback group including Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer for Week 3.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed former college star and NFL quarterback Desmond Ridder to bolster their roster, releasing veteran Logan Woodside to make room. Ridder, who played for the Falcons and recently with the Raiders, is returning to his hometown team and will compete for a backup spot behind Joe Burrow during training camp.
The Cincinnati Bengals are signing quarterback Desmond Ridder, a former University of Cincinnati player, as they bolster their quarterback roster, likely to compete for the third-string position behind Joe Burrow.
Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the season with a broken collarbone sustained during a game against the Broncos. Desmond Ridder, who replaced Minshew in the fourth quarter, is not expected to start due to limited practice reps. Aidan O'Connell, eligible to return from injured reserve, is likely to take over the starting role if he is ready, with Ridder as his backup.