DESMOND RIDDER NEWS

Falcons cut QB Marcus Mariota, will 'add to position' in draft or free agency

The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Marcus Mariota on Tuesday, a move that was expected after he was benched for Desmond Ridder late in...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Falcons Remain Non-Committal on Ridder Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith said he thinks Desmond Ridder’s “future is bright” after his four starts as a rookie, but the team will n...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'I do think Des' future is bright': What Arthur Smith had to say about Desmond Ridder's 2023 trajectory Ridder started the final four games of the 2022 season for the Falcons. Was that enough of a sample size to be named the starter in 2023?

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Bair Mail: On Jake Matthews, Lamar Jackson, tagging Kaleb McGary (or not) and finding Desmond Ridder a backup We discuss all that and more in this Friday mailbag

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

NFC South QB roundup: Starting options for all four teams in '23

The NFC South is ripe with quarterback uncertainty. Who will be under center for the Bucs, Falcons, Panthers and Saints next season?

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Falcons Free Agency: Sam Darnold vs. Desmond Ridder at QB? With the Atlanta Falcons allegedly eyeballing the quarterback market, former No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold could make sense for them.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

RB Tyler Allgeier gives Falcons hope with breakout rookie year

Fifth-round pick Tyler Allgeier ran for 1,035 yards during the 2022 season, breaking Atlanta's 43-year-old rookie rushing record.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Terry Fontenot's Falcons Dilemma: Desmond Ridder or Lamar Jackson? The Atlanta Falcons are facing the all-important task of determining which direction to go at quarterback - and the biggest question left to...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bair Mail: On Desmond Ridder, free agency, 2023 NFL Draft, and Blake Corum Ashton Edmunds takes over his first mailbag to answer your questions.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons mailbag: Ride with Desmond Ridder? Free-agency needs? Help for the passing game? Which positions will the Falcons address in the draft? Better to re-sign Kaleb McGary or draft a rookie offensive tackle?

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Falcons Owner Arthur Blank 'Loves' QB Desmond Ridder; 2023 Starter? Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is beloved by owner Arthur Blank. Does that mean he’ll be the team’s starter going into next seas...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Arthur Blank says Falcons are 'excited' about Desmond Ridder's play, leadership It sure sounds as if the Falcons feel good about Desmond Ridder as their quarterback for the 2023 season, if their owner’s comments Wednesda...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • AJC.COM

Falcons' Blank excited about building around Ridder at QB

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says he is encouraged by the progress of quarterback Desmond Ridder and the potential of building the team around the rookie

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Kendall: Falcons owner Arthur Blank expressed confidence... - The Athletic Falcons owner Arthur Blank expressed confidence Wednesday in rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder, head coach Arthur Smith, and general manager...

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Falcons 'Noncommital' on QB Desmond Ridder? The future of the Atlanta Falcons franchise could be dependent upon what they decide to do with second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons QB Desmond Ridder 'Set Up For Success'; Trevor Lawrence Trajectory? Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a bounce back year in 2022. Could Atlanta Falcons signal caller Desmond Ridder see the...

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What we're hearing about the Falcons at the Shrine Bowl, starting with Desmond Ridder talk Ridder's spot on the Falcons depth chart in 2023 was a hot topic in Las Vegas at East-West Shrine Bowl practices this week.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Analyzing Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota, state of Falcons quarterbacks - Falcons breakdown Ridder showed promise through his four NFL starts at the end of the season. Is it enough to help earn the starting gig in 2023?

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Michael Cunningham: Falcons don't have to wait on Desmond Ridder ATLANTA — The Falcons have a lot of salary-cap room, plenty of draft picks and so many options for using both.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Falcons don't have to wait on Desmond Ridder The Falcons have a lot of salary-cap room, plenty of draft picks and so many options for using both.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • AJC.COM

Will Desmond Ridder start? Will Marcus Mariota be back? It's wait-and-see on Falcons QBs Falcons coach Arthur Smith declined Wednesday to say if Mariota will be on the team in 2023.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Next Gen Stats Top 5 Passing Scores Week 18 | Desmond Ridder shows out against the Bucs Next Gen Stats uses its new Passing Score metric to give us the Top 5 QBs from week 18 of the 2022 season.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons 'Encouraged' But Non-Committal to Desmond Ridder as 2023 Starting QB Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith spoke on the long-term and immediate future of rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder as it pertains to being...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Falcons QB Desmond Ridder Reveals Biggest Lessons from 4-Game Stretch Desmond Ridder went 2-2 in the final four games of the season as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Desmond Ridder is Mic'd Up in win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Desmond Ridder is Mic'd Up as the Atlanta Falcons close out the season with a win at home against the Buccaneers.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM