DESMOND RIDDER NEWS

Desmond's Development: Falcons 'Love' QB Ridder's Progress After months of silence surrounding the development of Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport put all q...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Starting chance not imminent Ridder isn't expected to receive an opportunity to displace incumbent Marcus Mariota as the Falcons' starting quarterback so long as Atlanta remains in playoff contention, Ian Rapo...

Impact After the Atlanta offense floundered in consecutive losses to the Chargers and Panthers, Mariota's job status has come into question. Even though Mariota has completed just 61.9 percent of his attempts and has cleared 200 passing yards on only three occasions this season, he's amassed 347 yards on the ground and has accounted for 15 touchdowns to help keep the Falcons reasonably competitive. Even though Atlanta enters Sunday's matchup with the Bears sitting on a 4-6 record, the Falcons are just one game out of first place in the NFC South, so head coach Arthur Smith will continue to stick with the veteran quarterback for the time being rather than getting an early evaluation on Ridder, a rookie third-round pick out of Cincinnati. Like Mariota, Ridder, who has yet to make his NFL regular-season debut, offers some upside as a runner that would presumably allow Atlanta to run a similar offense if Smith opts for a change at quarterback later this season. Ridder acquitted himself reasonably well in three preseason appearances, completing 34 of 56 attempts (60.7 percent) for 431 yards (7.7 YPA), three touchdowns and two interceptions while carrying eight times for 58 yards.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Week 11 Dynasty Stock Watch: Cooper Kupp, Desmond Ridder Cooper Kupp's injury near-halved his trade value while Desmond Ridder just needs one snap to double his trade value.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • SI.COM

Falcons Stick with QB Marcus Mariota; What's It Mean for Desmond Ridder? The Atlanta Falcons will continue to start veteran Marcus Mariota at quarterback over rookie Desmond Ridder. Considering Mariota’s difficult...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Arthur Smith on Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder situation: 'There is no situation' Smith said that even though the Falcons have lost their last two games, "the reality of it is that (they're) right in the middle of a playof...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' Arthur Smith explains why he stayed with Marcus Mariota at QB over Desmond Ridder vs. Panthers Smith elected to keep rookie Desmond Ridder on the sideline rather than sub him in for struggling veteran Marcus Mariota,

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Falcons' Arthur Smith explains why he stayed with Marcus Mariota at QB over Desmond Ridder vs. Panthers Smith elected to keep rookie Desmond Ridder on the sideline rather than sub him in for struggling veteran Marcus Mariota,

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Desmond Ridder vs. Marcus Mariota: QB battle brewing as Atlanta pushes for playoff spot TSN looks at how Desmond Ridder and Marcus Mariota's skills compare as Atlanta tries to figure out which QB to put under center going forwar...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Desmond Ridder vs. Marcus Mariota: QB battle brewing as Atlanta pushes for playoff spot TSN looks at how Desmond Ridder and Marcus Mariota's skills compare as Atlanta tries to figure out which QB to put under center going forwar...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Falcons developing quarterback Desmond Ridder at their pace The Falcons took Desmond Ridder in the third round of this year's draft, the second quarterback taken. But as we approach the halfway point...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • AJC.COM

Falcons mailbag: Should Atlanta play Marcus Mariota or Desmond Ridder at QB? The Falcons are somehow in the race for the NFC South at 3-4. Would a change at quarterback help or hurt their chances?

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Cunningham: It's not yet Desmond Ridder's time for Falcons Some Falcons supporters are hoping the team will make a change at quarterback, from Marcus Mariota to Desmond Ridder. Those calls predictabl...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'Developing' Falcons Rookie QB Desmond Ridder Set for Cincinnati Return After a highly successful four-year run as quarterback of the Cincinnati Bearcats, rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder will make his return to...

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Desmond Ridder returns home to Cincinnati, but as a Falcon this time Desmond Ridder played four seasons for Cincinnati, leading the Bearcats to become the first non-Power 5 team to make the College Football Pl...

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • AJC.COM

Bair Mail: On Troy Andersen, Mykal Walker and Rashaan Evans, Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder, plus some Dee Alford talk Your questions get answers in this Friday Bair Mail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

A team-by-team breakdown of the AAC With QB Desmond Ridder off to the NFL, sophomore Evan Prater will compete for the starting job. Football” in 2019, Prater will battle transf...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

NFL preseason thoughts: Desmond Ridder is ready, Patriots offense is not Young QBs Malik Willis and Justin Fields also showed encouraging signs in the final week of the preseason.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'New Opportunity': How Ready is Falcons Rookie QB Desmond Ridder? Despite picking up the preseason win, there’s still much for Atlanta rookie Desmond Ridder to learn.

AUGUST 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder showed poise after early interception For the exhibition finale, Falcons coach Arthur Smith turned the keys over to rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder.

AUGUST 28, 2022 • AJC.COM

Desmond Ridder speaks to media after first NFL start against the Jaguars | Press Conference Rookie quarterback, Desmond Ridder, speaks to the media after his first NFL start against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

AUGUST 28, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons 28, Jaguars 12 Notebook: Rookies Star as Cutdown Day Nears Three takeaways from Atlanta’s preseason finale, including a recap of Desmond Ridder’s day under center.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Falcons 28, Jaguars 12 Notebook: Rookies Star as Cutdown Day Nears Three takeaways from Atlanta’s preseason finale, including a recap of Desmond Ridder’s day under center.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ridder leads Falcons past Jaguars 28-12 in preseason

Desmond Ridder shook off an interception on his first throw to lead the Atlanta Falcons to their first home preseason win since 2016, 28-16 over the Jacksonville Jaguars

AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

KeeSean Johnson turns Ridder's 10-yard pass into a HUGE 35-yard gain Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KeeSean Johnson turns quarterback Desmond Ridder's 10-yard pass into a 35-yard gain.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Daniel Thomas snags INT on Desmond Ridder's first pass of game Jacksonville Jaguars safety Daniel Thomas snags interception on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder's first pass of game.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • NFL.COM