DESMOND RIDDER NEWS

Watch: Falcons' Desmond Ridder on taking over as starting quarterback Desmond Ridder talks about being named the starting quarterback heading into the 2023 season.

APRIL 18, 2023 • AJC.COM

Falcons' Desmond Ridder on taking over as starting quarterback Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

APRIL 18, 2023 • AJC.COM

Why Desmond Ridder's rookie performance shouldn't stop Falcons from drafting another QB Ridder, a 2022 third-round pick, started four games as a rookie, limiting the Falcons' ability to evaluate him at the NFL level.

APRIL 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Desmond Ridder Praised by Falcons Signees Calais Campbell, Scotty Miller Atlanta Falcons free agent signees Calais Campbell and Scotty Miller spoke highly of starting quarterback Desmond Ridder in their introducto...

APRIL 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Desmond Ridder Praised by Falcons Signees Calais Campbell, Scotty Miller Atlanta Falcons free agent signees Calais Campbell and Scotty Miller spoke highly of starting quarterback Desmond Ridder in their introducto...

APRIL 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Falcons Expect 'Significant Growth' from QB Desmond Ridder, Says Arthur Smith Following a strong finish to quarterback Desmond Ridder’s rookie campaign, Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith expects continued growth...

APRIL 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Arthur Smith feels comfortable with Desmond Ridder at QB, not especially interested in pursuing Lamar Jackson Falcons coach Arthur Smith has seen enough from quarterback Desmond Ridder to feel comfortable proceeding with him as the team's top option...

MARCH 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Scotty Miller talks playing with Desmond Ridder, Drake London and why Atlanta was the right opportunity Miller spent the last four seasons in Tampa Bay

MARCH 31, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Arthur Smith: Falcons expect Ridder to 'take the next step' in 2023 Head coach Arthur Smith: Atlanta Falcons expect quarterback Desmond Ridder to 'take the next step' in 2023.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons have gone all in on Desmond Ridder, who now has to justify their faith The Falcons are hitching their wagon to Ridder, their second-year quarterback, even with Lamar Jackson looking for a new team.

MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Arthur Blank discusses Falcons' future with Desmond Ridder at QB Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank discusses the Falcons' future with second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder taking over as the team's start...

MARCH 29, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Arthur Smith: Desmond Ridder is Falcons' starting QB

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that Desmond Ridder will be the team's 2023 starting quarterback.

MARCH 28, 2023

Arthur Smith: Desmond Ridder is Falcons QB1 Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the sec...

MARCH 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Watch: Falcons coach Arthur Smith on Desmond Ridder Falcons coach Arthur Smith addresses quarterback Desmond Ridder and other topics during the NFL owners meeting Tuesday March 28, 2023 in Pho...

MARCH 28, 2023 • AJC.COM

Arthur Smith: Desmond Ridder will begin 2023 work as Falcons starting quarterback Cinncinati alum earned the opportunity to take hold of No. 1 job, with Taylor Heinicke starting as Ridder's backup

MARCH 28, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Dan Le Batard Confused: Falcons 'Don't Want To P*** Off Desmond Ridder' For an MVP??? Former ESPN analyst Dan Le Batard scoffed at the notion the Atlanta Falcons may prioritize Desmond Ridder’s happiness over pursuing Baltimor...

MARCH 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons mailbag, Part 1: Why not pursue Lamar Jackson? Desmond Ridder's ceiling and more The Falcons are 14-20 in the last two seasons, so what should we expect from them in 2023? Was Drake London worth the eighth pick?

MARCH 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Should Falcons Draft Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker as Desmond Ridder Challenge? Following an ACL tear, the Tennessee Volunteers’ former Heisman hopeful presents a sneaky solution to the Atlanta Falcons Quarterback search...

MARCH 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'I'm Here for Him': Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke 'Ready' as Desmond Ridder's Backup Newly signed Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke has been both the young passer trying to find his rhythm and the wily veteran backu...

MARCH 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Analysis: What the signing of Taylor Heinicke says about Desmond Ridder's future Falcons officially sign Heinicke to a two-year deal to play for his hometown team.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Taylor Heinicke vs. Desmond Ridder: Who Starts at QB for Falcons? The Atlanta Falcons are starting a quarterback battle this offseason. Will Taylor Heinicke or Desmond Ridder come away with the job?

MARCH 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heinicke says he signed with Falcons to be Ridder's backup

Desmond Ridder’s status as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback was affirmed by his new backup, Taylor Heinicke

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still viewed as Falcons' starter Despite the Falcons' reported signing of Taylor Heinicke, Ridder is still expected to enter training camp as the starting quarterback, ESPN's Michael Rothstein reports.

Impact It's become evident that Atlanta wants to see what it has in Ridder, the No. 74 overall pick in last year's NFL Draft. He made four starts to close out his rookie season but wasn't all that impressive, completing 63.5 percent of his throws for 177 yards per game with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Heinicke could give Ridder a run at the top job in camp, but the former Commander has already demonstrated he isn't a 17-game starter in the NFL.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Sign QB Taylor Heinicke; Contract Details & Desmond Ridder to Start? The Atlanta Falcons are poised to sign former Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke in free agency - but what’s his contract and...

MARCH 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cincinnati WR Tre Tucker Meets Twice with Falcons, Eyes Desmond Ridder Reunion Cincinnati receiver Tre Tucker, one of the most explosive receivers in the 2023 NFL Draft, has had multiple meetings with the Atlanta Falcon...

MARCH 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM