Calvin Ridley Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended indefinitely -- at least through the 2022 season -- for violating the league's gambling policy. Ridley bet on games last year during a five-day stretch in late November when he was away from the team on the Non-Football Illness list. "We were first made aware of the league's investigation on Feb. 9. We have cooperated fully with the investigation since receiving notice and support the league's findings and actions. We are moving forward in the 2022 season with the decision that was made. With the decision that was made by the NFL, any further questions on the investigation should be directed to the league office," the Falcons said in a statement. It's a huge blow to the Falcons and potentially the rest of Ridley's career in the NFL.

Mar. 7th • 3:48 PM

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith didn't have an update to give on wide receiver Calvin Ridley's future in Atlanta at the NFL scouting combine this week. The Falcons picked up Ridley's fifth-year option in 2021, but he played in only five games last season while dealing with a personal matter. Atlanta could receive quite a bit if they traded Ridley to another team this offseason, but Ridley would also likely require a new deal. It's an extremely complicated situation surrounding the 27-year-old, but the Falcons would welcome him back with open arms if he wanted to remain in Atlanta. The 2018 first-round pick could be a difference-maker at a cheap cost in fantasy in 2022 (if he plays) after going for 1,374 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 90 receptions in 2020.

Mar. 4th • 8:24 PM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley missed most of the 2021 season after saying in a statement on Oct. 31 that he was stepping away from football indefinitely to work on his mental health and well being. There has been speculation that Ridley could be traded this offseason to give him a fresh start, but owner Arthur Blank said on Wednesday that he hopes Ridley remains with the team. "We love the young man," Blank said. "He has had a great history in Atlanta. We'd love him to stay in Atlanta." Ridley is under contract through the 2022 season after his fifth-year option was picked up last year. In 2020, he had 90 receptions for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns, so he has WR1 potential as the team's No. 1 receiver if he stays with the Falcons and quarterback Matt Ryan returns as well.

Feb. 9th • 9:29 PM