Calvin Ridley

Whatever the future holds, the Falcons could really use the draft capital in a potential Ridley trade to bolster the roster, given the bevy of holes littered ...

Obviously, the Falcons would be better off with Ridley in 2021, but are they really prepared to offer him the lucrative contract extension his agent will want after the 2022 season? There has been no word from either the Falcons or Ridley’s camp on what the plan is for the former All-Pro. Whatever the future holds, the Falcons could really use the draft capital in a potential Ridley trade to bolster the roster, given the bevy of holes littered across the roster. Ridley may need a fresh start, and Atlanta may be better served with future draft assets.

That got Ridley suspended for the entire 2022 NFL season, and he is the first notable player since Indianapolis Colts quarterback Art Schlichter in 1983. So any ...

The reality is that Ridley’s situation doesn’t impact Watson at all. So is that why the Houston Texans haven’t traded Deshaun Watson yet? The Falcons may have known that this was coming, and as a result, they did not trade Ridley due to acting in “ good faith.”

The NFL has suspended wide receiver Calvin Ridley for at least all of 2022 for betting on NFL games during the 2021 season.

With the decision that was made by the NFL, any further questions on the investigation should be directed to the league office." Then- Arizona Cardinals defensive back Josh Shaw was suspended in 2019 after the NFL learned he had bet on league games while on injured reserve. Your actions put the integrity of the game at risk, threatened to damage public confidence in professional football, and potentially undermined the reputations of your fellow players throughout the NFL. There also was no evidence that any of the Falcons' coaches, staff or players were aware of his betting activity. "For decades, gambling on NFL games has been considered among the most significant violations of league policy warranting the most substantial sanction. He added that he's just going to "be more healthy when I come back" and that "I know I was wrong But I'm getting 1 year lol."

Because you don't want the player “fixing” or “throwing” the game. Well, guess what? Calvin Ridley has an $11 million contract with the Falcons. He's not going ...

It’s a terrible look for the NFL to have one of its players betting on games, and a terrible look for Ridley to be making some NFL wagers on an app when everyone knows the NFL has a rule banning sports betting. 6. The latest SI Media Podcast features an interview with Jim Miller. The author, reporter and podcast host shared his insights on all the recent NFL broadcaster madness. But in the Twitter world, you’re definitely not allowed to be on the owners’ side. 2. We live in a time when you have to take sides during a fight, but I don’t understand why anyone would take sides in the owners-vs.-players dispute in MLB. I’m not on any side. ESPN and fans rightfully expect me to be objective, and my record shows I’m extremely committed to representing all sides of a story. Calvin Ridley has an $11 million contract with the Falcons. He’s not going to fix a game in order to win a few thousand dollars when he’s already making that kind of money. Pat McAfee match at WrestleMania and more. In this instance, I fell short of that standard.” Ridley is also not being a top-level star. Here’s where common sense comes in: You know why a player betting on his own team is considered “bad”? Because you don’t want the player “fixing” or “throwing” the game. Troy Aikman to ESPN. Joe Buck to ESPN? What is going on with Al Michaels? Where will Fox turn for a No. 1 NFL booth? They don’t need the money.

Amid his suspension for the 2022 NFL season after betting on games during the 2021 season, Calvin Ridley has turned to Twitter to attempt to provide a ...

Trading for a player who won’t be able to take the field for at least a year is hardly ideal. Per the NFL ruling, Ridley has three days to appeal the suspension. Ridley’s future with the team and whether or not he will remain in Atlanta is still unclear.