DESMOND RIDDER NEWS

Sideline Access: Desmond Ridder throws dime to Jared Bernhardt for the touchdown Desmond Ridder lobs it to Jared Bernhardt for the Falcons touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Leads comeback win Ridder completed 10 of 22 passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns in Friday's 27-23 preseason win over the Lions. He also rushed six times for 59 yards.

Impact Ridder's night was highlighted by a 21-yard touchdown to Jared Bernhardt to give Atlanta the lead with a minute-and-a-half left. The rookie third-rounder threw a one-yard score earlier in the game, and like starter Marcus Mariota, Ridder showed his wheels as a runner as well. In playing only the opening series, Mariota completed both his attempts for 36 yards and rushed three times for 23 yards and a touchdown. While Mariota could play more in the Falcons' next preseason game versus the Jets, Ridder's game-winning effort will make his progress interesting to track too.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Falcons Rookie QB Desmond Ridder Throws Game-Winning Touchdown Late Ridder saw extensive action in his preseason debut.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons 27, Lions 23: Desmond Ridder, Defense Save The Day The Falcons kick off the preseason with some promising moments.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ridder leads Falcons to late victory over Lions 27-23

Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Jared Bernhardt with 1:30 left to give the Atlanta Falcons a 27-23 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Desmond Ridder takes it himself on 20-yard scramble down sideline Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder takes it himself on a 20-yard scramble down the sideline.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Desmond Ridder escapes collapsed pocket for speedy 19-yard pickup Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder escapes his collapsed pocket for a speedy 19-yard pickup.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Desmond Ridder zips 20-yard play-action pass to Damiere Byrd Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder zips a 20-yard play-action pass to Falcons wide receiver Damiere Byrd.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Desmond Ridder floats play-action TD to Parker Hesse at goal-line Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder floats play-action touchdown to Falcons tight end Parker Hesse at the goal-line.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

WATCH: Falcons Rookie Desmond Ridder Throws First NFL TD Ridder was a third-round pick from Cincinnati.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bair Mail: On Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder, Feleipe Franks and Falcons QB situation, Roquan Smith and more We also talk about players to watch vs. Lions, Dee Alford, Tory Andersen and D'Angelo Malone

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

NFL quarterback competition tracker: Who's No. 1 in camp?

Stay up to date with the ongoing quarterback competitions in Pittsburgh, Carolina and beyond.

AUGUST 6, 2022

Bair Mail: On Tyler Allgeier, Troy Anderson, Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and rolling (essentially) with two QBs Your questions get answers in this Monday mailbag

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Bair Mail: On Desmond Ridder, adding a veteran edge rusher, 2022 expectations, Julio Jones and more We also compare talent on this roster to last year's in this Friday mailbag

JULY 29, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Mariota, Ridder dominating QB snaps at Falcons training camp

There’s no shortage of snaps for Marcus Mariota and rookie Desmond Ridder at the Atlanta Falcons’ training camp

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder competing to replace Matt Ryan FLOWERY BRANCH – The race to replace Matt Ryan started to get serious on the first day of training camp for the Falcons.

JULY 27, 2022 • AJC.COM

Fan Nation's Bold Training Camp Predictions and Roster Projections Rams clinch division in early December, Desmond Ridder takes over for Falcons and Davis Mills surpasses Texans’ over/under number. Plus, Chr...

JULY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons Madden 23 Ratings: Desmond Ridder Top Rookie QB? Desmond Ridder was the second QB taken in this year’s draft, but where does he rank in Madden among rookie quarterbacks?

JULY 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Falcons Rookie QB Desmond Ridder Had Big Weekend Before Training Camp Follow along with Falcon Report for up-to-date news on the NFL firings and hirings

JULY 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bair Mail: On Arthur Smith helping Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder, defying 2022 expectations and adding homegrown talent We also discuss the Falcons head coach entering his second season in this Wednesday mailbag

JULY 20, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons Sign Rookie Quarterback Desmond Ridder: Details At long last, the Atlanta Falcons have officially signed their third-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

JULY 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

With Training Camp Looming, Why Hasn't Falcons QB Desmond Ridder Signed? Ridder is the only Falcons rookie yet to sign.

JULY 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Falcons Rookie QB Desmond Ridder Could Have 'Immediate Impact' Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder was voted as one of five rookies who could have an immediate impact in 2022.

JULY 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ridder vs. Mariota: Good Problem for Falcons? Marcus Mariota is the projected starter, but a rebuilding Atlanta team wouldn’t hurt from throwing rookie Desmond Ridder into the fire.

JULY 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Teammates React to Falcons QB Desmond Ridder 40-Yard Dash Ridder’s Cincinnati Bearcat teammates erupted as he inched closer to realizing his NFL dream.

JULY 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM