Calvin Ridley Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has a strong possibility of being traded, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The Falcons are hopeful that Ridley does return to the organization next season. Although, the two sides haven't spoken in months after Ridley stepped away from football in October. There doesn't appear to be any team issues, but a new start could be good for Ridley. Although, anyone who trades for Ridley would likely need to extend him with next season being his fifth year. Ridley has the potential to be a WR1, assuming he wants to return to the NFL. However, it seems unlikely that Ridley continues his career in Atlanta. This will be a storyline to follow this offseason.

Jan. 15th • 3:56 PM

The Athletic's Josh Kendall doesn't expect Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley to be back in 2022 after he took a leave of absence this year due to personal reasons. There doesn't appear to be any bad blood between the Falcons and Ridley, who last played in October (Week 7) because of a desire to focus on his mental health. He's due $11 million in 2022, and Ridley might benefit from a clean start. There will be plenty of trade partners if Ridley decides he's ready to return to football next season, but his teammates in Atlanta would likely welcome him back with open arms as well. In five games played, Ridley had 31 catches for 281 yards and two touchdowns on 52 targets. He had 90 catches, 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns in 2020, so he has the potential to be a WR1 if he returns in 2022.

Jan. 13th • 6:04 PM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (personal) is eligible to come off the non-football injury list this week, but head coach Arthur Smith did not provide an update on the Falcons' No. 1 wide receiver. Ridley hasn't played since Week 7 after also being held out in Week 5 for personal reasons. It remains unclear whether or not the 26-year-old will return to action, so fantasy managers should prepare to be without Ridley for the rest of the season. The Atlanta offense has struggled mightily throughout Ridley's absence, as Kyle Pitts deals with double teams while the rest of the offense fails to beat man coverage. Should Ridley come back, he will command a massive target share from quarterback Matt Ryan, but this is not something fantasy managers should be counting on based on what we have heard today.

Nov. 22nd • 2:58 PM