RILEY RIDLEY NEWS

Cut loose by Bears The Bears cut Ridley on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 2019 fourth-round pick is perhaps best known to NFL fans as the younger brother of Falcons wideout Calvin Ridley. It's even possible the two could be reunited in the coming days, given Atlanta's poor depth at the position. Then again, Ridley couldn't win a spot on a Chicago team that has the same problem, seemingly losing out to Marquise Goodwin, Damiere Byrd and perhaps Dazz Newsome.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 12 yards Ridley caught two passes for 12 yards in the Bears' 27-24 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday.

Impact Ridley caught four passes this preseason in his attempt to make the regular-season roster, and he could find himself up against Rodney Adams, who had an impressive camp, for a spot.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice Ridley caught one pass for 12 yards in Chicago's 41-15 loss to the Bills on Saturday.

Impact For the second week in a row, Ridley caught one pass while working with the second-team offense, and he appears to be in a battle for a roster spot. Even though he's signed through 2022, he's coming off a 2020 season in which he played just 41 snaps, catching four passes for 39 yards.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On roster bubble Ridley is battling with Javon Wims, Rodney Adams and Chris Lacy for a roster spot, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ridley caught one pass for 17 yards but committed a false-start penalty on the following play while being on the field for just 20 snaps in the preseason opener. After being selected in the fourth round of the 2019 Draft, he's caught just 10 passes for 108 yards while being inactive for 22 of 32 games. Even if he makes the regular-season roster, he'll likely find it difficult to be on the field for a significant number of snaps unless the team suffers a number of injuries at wide receiver.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Fields dots Riley Ridley with cross-body throw Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields completes a 17-yard pass to wide receiver Riley Ridley.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

Chalk Talk: What are Bears looking for from Ridley? Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses expectations for receiver Riley Ridley, Bears players who have returned after opting out of the 2020 sea...

AUGUST 13, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Riley Ridley is not long for Chicago Bears roster The Chicago Bears are set to have an all-out competition at wide receiver this summer. You can write in Allen Robinson then Darnell Mooney b...

MAY 23, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Sees limited action in 2020 Ridley played just 41 offensive snaps in his second season with the Bears, catching four passes for 39 yards.

Impact Ridley has done very little in his two seasons with the Bears, and although he's signed through the 2022 season, he'll need to show significant improvement before being considered as a reliable fantasy option.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules

Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets nod for Week 14 Ridley is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Ridley was a healthy scratch last Sunday against the Lions, but Week 14 will mark his fourth appearance of 2020. Darnell Mooney is slated to play against the Texans, however, Ridley may be in line for extra opportunities as a depth WR given that Mooney missed practice all week while attending to a personal matter.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle

The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting down Week 13 Ridley (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Detroit.

Impact Ridley has appeared in just three games this season, posting a combined four receptions for 39 yards. The 2019 fourth-round pick fielded 11 offensive snaps last Sunday night against the Packers, but Javon Wims' return to the lineup from a two-game suspension/one-game benching knocks Ridley down in the wide receiver pecking order.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 16 yards in defeat Ridley caught two passes for 16 yards in Chicago's 41-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Ridley has now appeared in three straight games, but he's posted just four catches for 39 yards, and unless his role in the offense increases, he'll have minimal fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chalk Talk: Why didn't Ridley play before last week? Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses why it took receiver Riley Ridley so long to get on the field, defensive end Mario Edwards Jr.’s backgro...

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

First action of season Ridley caught two passes for 23 yards in the Bears' 24-17 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

Impact In his first action of the season, Ridley was targeted twice in a game that Nick Foles threw the football 52 times, but unless he sees his role in the offense grow drastically, his fantasy value will remain minimal.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears vs. Titans: Riley Ridley active for Week 9 The Chicago Bears have released their inactives for Sundays' game in Nashville as they take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams TE Higbee out vs Bears; Khalil Mack active for Chicago

Rams tight end Tyler Higbee is inactive for Los Angeles’ game against the Chicago Bears on Monday night

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries

Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are back in the lineup after missing time because of hamstring injuries

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evans, Miller, Fournette available for Bucs against Bears

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receivers Mike Evans and Scott Miller are active for the Thursday night game against the Chicago Bears, as is running back Leonard Fournette

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peppers, Ruggs, Fuller among inactives for late games Sunday

Rams rookie safety Jordan Fuller is inactive for Los Angeles’ game against the New York Giants with a shoulder injury and Giants safety Jabrill Peppers is out, as expected

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs missing 3 injured starters on defense vs. Chargers

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are without three starters on defense against the Los Angeles Chargers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not suiting up Sunday Ridley (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Ridley will take a seat for the second straight game to begin the season after he played five games as a rookie in 2019. Barring injuries, it's unlikely that Ridley will make a significant impact from a fantasy perspective in his sophomore season. Darnell Mooney and Javon Wims will handle depth receiving duties Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brady has Evans active vs. Saints despite hurt hamstring

Tom Brady might have top target Mike Evans to throw to in his debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS