Calvin Ridley

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Jaguars trade for suspended Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (NFL.com)

The Jags acquired suspended wide receiver Calvin Ridley from the Atlanta Falcons, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday.

31, 2021, that he was stepping away from the team to focus on his "mental wellbeing" [Trevor Lawrence](https://www.nfl.com/players/trevor-lawrence/). Pairing the former first-round pick and [Christian Kirk](https://www.nfl.com/players/christian-kirk/) is a good start and should not stop the Jags from potentially adding another receiver in the draft. Should Ridley be reinstated past a certain date, the 2023 fifth-round pick will turn into a sixth-rounder, per Rapoport. "This is an opportunity to add a proven playmaker to our already talented wide receiver room as we continue to build our roster for 2023 and beyond. The Falcons' trade return is two future draft picks that can range from a maximum compensation of a 2023 fifth-rounder and a 2024 second-round pick, which will be conditional upon Ridley's reinstatement.

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Sources - Falcons finalizing Calvin Ridley trade to Jaguars (ESPN)

The Falcons are planning to trade receiver Calvin Ridley, who was suspended for betting on games during the 2021 season, to the Jaguars, sources said.

The Chiefs have also been pleased with the development of rookie corners [Jaylen Watson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4697639/jaylen-watson) and Josh Williams. Receiver [Marvin Jones Jr](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15072/marvin-jones-jr). [Rashad Fenton](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3924364/rashad-fenton) from the [Kansas City Chiefs](/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs), who got a conditional seventh-round pick in return. [L'Jarius Sneed](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4040432/l'jarius-sneed) is the other starter. [Christian Kirk](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3895856/christian-kirk) (four years, $72 million, $37 million guaranteed) and [Zay Jones](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3059722/zay-jones) (three years, $24 million, $14 million guaranteed) to free-agent contracts last March. On March 7 the NFL announced that Ridley was suspended for at least the 2022 season after an investigation found that he bet on NFL games over a five-day stretch in November 2021. [Jacksonville Jaguars](/nfl/team/_/name/jax/jacksonville-jaguars) got a much-needed No. Ridley left the Falcons on Oct. Ridley gives the Jaguars the downfield threat they haven't had since Allen Robinson left following the 2017 season. Ripley would be the Jaguars' No. In exchange, the Falcons would receive a 2023 fifth-round pick and a 2024 conditional fourth-round selection, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. "We are excited to welcome Calvin Ridley to our organization and the Duval community," Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement.

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Falcons To Trade WR Calvin Ridley To Jags (profootballrumors.com)

The sides are still determining a final compensation package, but the trade has been agreed upon. Jacksonville will send Atlanta a package that will max out ...

[Zay Jones](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoneZa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) to a three-year, $24MM accord this offseason. [Christian Kirk](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KirkCh01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-). The Falcons will sink or swim with those rookie-contract performers catching passes, though the team is using a run-oriented attack with [Marcus Mariota](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MariMa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) presently. [Follow @PFRumors](https://twitter.com/PFRumors) The team has 2021 free agency addition [Marvin Jones](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoneMa02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) playing out his contract. [Julio Jones](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoneJu02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) sidekick posted back-to-back 800-plus-yard seasons with [Matt Ryan](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RyanMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) in 2018 and ’19 and broke through in 2020, hauling in 90 passes for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns. [tweets](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1587521695677652998). [Calvin Ridley](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RidlCa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) serving a full-season suspension, he is changing teams. The Jags will still attempt to see how he looks with [Trevor Lawrence](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LawrTr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-). [Russell Gage](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GageRu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) sign with Tampa Bay. The pick upgrades to a second if the Jags extend Ridley, per Schefter, adding an intriguing variable into one of the more unusual trades in recent memory (Twitter ](https://cdn.profootballrumors.com/files/2021/06/USATSI_15276755.jpg) [link](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1587522230648455168)). Now, the Jags are parting with two picks for a player who cannot play for them until next season.

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Calvin Ridley traded to Jaguars for complex draft compensation (ClutchPoints)

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to trade embattled wide receiver Calvin Ridley to the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of the trade deadline.

It was later determined that Ridley had bet on the Falcons during a five-day period in November of 2021. Ridley has not been seen on the football field since he left the Falcons for mental health reasons during the 2021-2022 season. But if he simply remains on the roster, is not extended and does not hit incentives, it’s remains a fourth round pick for Ridley.

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NFL trade deadline: Falcons deal suspended wide receiver Calvin ... (CBSSports.com)

It he is not reinstated by the date, it's a 2023 sixth-round pick. Then, if Ridley makes the team in 2024, the Falcons will receive a fourth-round pick. If he ...

Ridley will be 28 when he puts on a Jags helmet for the first time. Best-case scenario, the Falcons will receive a 2023 fifth-round pick and a 2024 second-round pick. Then, if Ridley makes the team in 2024, the Falcons will receive a fourth-round pick. If he is not reinstated by the date, it's a 2023 sixth-round pick. [NFL Media reports](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1587520176655826945) that if Ridley is reinstated by a certain date, Atlanta will receive a 2023 fifth-round pick. [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/JAC/jacksonville-jaguars/) provided us with the shock of the 2022 [NFL](/nfl/) trade deadline, as [they are trading for](https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1587533709951045632) [Atlanta Falcons](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ATL/atlanta-falcons/) suspended wide receiver [Calvin Ridley](/nfl/players/2186328/calvin-ridley/).

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Falcons BREAKING: Calvin Ridley Traded to Jaguars (Sports Illustrated)

Calvin Ridley heads to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a stunning move by the Atlanta Falcons just an hour before the trade deadline.

Now, he takes his talents to Duval County and becomes a top target for Trevor Lawrence. If Ridley is simply on the roster, the 2024 pick will convey to the fourth-round. [Click Here.](https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/) [Follow Falcon Report on ](http://dallasbasketball.com/) [Twitter.](https://twitter.com/FalconReportSI) However, the Falcons exercised his fifth-year option last year, making him a free agent following the 2023 season. If he reaches some undisclosed incentives, it becomes a third-round pick. [NFL Network](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1587520176655826945?s=20&t=Nic5k6I0S6VUD3OnFGNI9w), the [Falcons](https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/news/atlanta-falcons-nfl-power-rankings-nfc-south-standings-marcus-mariota) are sending suspended wide receiver Calvin Ridley to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Jaguars trade for suspended WR Calvin Ridley (The Derby Informer)

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded for suspended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley on Tuesday. The sides were able to finalize the complex deal ahead ...

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Falcons trade WR Calvin Ridley to Jaguars (sportstalkatl.com)

The Calvin Ridley trade was surprising, but the former Falcons WR lands in Jacksonville, with a chance to play in 2023 with the Jaguars.

While the Falcons get a decent haul for a player the team was likely moving on from, regardless of if this trade came to fruition. However, the circumstances changed once he was suspended for a year. [ A couple of weeks ago](https://www.sportstalkatl.com/falcons-calvin-ridley-still-regarded-as-one-of-the-best-route-runners-in-nfl/), I spoke on the situation, stating there was likely no scenario where Ridley would return to the Falcons. And the pick becomes a second-rounder if Jacksonville signs Ridley to a contract extension. Ridley then finished the 2020 campaign with 90 receptions, 1,374 yards, and nine touchdown grabs. It becomes a third-rounder if Ridley reaches certain incentives, which probably include games/snaps/etc.

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NFL Trade: Jaguars acquire Calvin Ridley, suspended Falcons wide ... (Big Cat Country)

A lot of fans and analysts were hoping the Jaguars would make a move at the deadline for a wide receiver to add to the room, even at 2-6 on the year, and the ...

It becomes a second-round pick if the Jaguars re-sign Ridley to a contract extension when his deal is up following the 2023 season. Ridley brings something the Jaguars are struggling with, getting in the endzone. While on the surface I think this is probably an overall good deal for the Jaguars, it’s not one that helps you currently in 2022.

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Falcons trade suspended WR Calvin Ridley to Jaguars (The Athletic)

The Falcons traded wide receiver Calvin Ridley to the Jaguars, the team announced Tuesday. According to a league source, the Falcons will receive draft ...

[Christian Kirk](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/christian-kirk-Z9KYMKpIMeLotYTX/) (25) and [Zay Jones](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/zay-jones-y6gvwFQ63lox4Z4P/) (27) in free agency. Ridley acknowledged at the time that he did bet on games. On March 7 of this year, the Ridley had 821 receiving yards as a rookie, 866 in his second season and exploded for 1,374 yards in 2020. [Julio Jones](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/julio-jones-kakQorhjd9fNgZTu/), and eventually graduate into Jones’ role as the No. According to a league source, the Falcons will receive draft compensation that could result in a maximum of a 2023 fifth-rounder and a 2024 second-rounder.

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Jaguars apuestan a Calvin Ridley de Falcons, suspendido por la ... (ESPN Deportes)

Jacksonville pagará dos selecciones de draft a Atlanta por el receptor abierto, pese a que no puede ser readmitido a la liga antes del 15 de febrero del ...

Ridley es un recluta d primera ronda del draft para Atlanta en el 2018, procedente de la Universidad de Alabama. Lo más pronto que Ridley puede pedir su readmisión a la NFL es el 15 de febrero del 2023, según ha informado previamente la propia liga. La selección condicional podría convertirse en un turno de tercera ronda, si Ridley alcanza a cumplir con ciertos objetivos para lograr incentivos en el 2023, o hasta podría escalar para convertirse en una selección de segunda ronda, si es firmado a una extensión de contrato, compartieron fuentes con Schefter.

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Los Jaguars adquieren a Calvin Ridley de los Falcons (Primero y Diez)

Arma nueva a futuro para el QB Trevor Lawrence en Jacksonville. Los Jaguars han adquirido al WR Calvin Ridley, proveniente de los Falcons.

Hockenson de los Lions](https://www.primeroydiez.com/2022/11/01/los-vikings-adquieren-a-t-j-hockenson-de-los-lions/) A pesar de ello, la temporada pasada Ridley solamente disputó cinco encuentros debido a que decidió priorizar su salud mental y se alejó del terreno de juego. ¿Podrá Calvin Ridley recuperar su nivel en Jacksonville? Lamentablemente, será a partir de la siguiente temporada, pues Ridley fue suspendido oficialmente el pasado 7 de marzo y podrá solicitar una reincorporación a la liga solo hasta el próximo 15 de febrero 2023. Así, Jacksonville asegura nueva arma ofensiva a futuro para el QB Marcus Mariota, mientras en Atlanta rascan activos a cambio de un elemento que afronta una [suspensión de un año por apuestas](https://www.primeroydiez.com/2022/03/07/la-nfl-suspende-al-wr-calvin-ridley-por-apuestas/). Pocas horas restan para que concluya la fecha límite de trades y el carrusel de jugadores continúa notándose.

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Calvin Ridley trade grades for Jaguars, Falcons: Atlanta deals ... (CBSSports.com)

The Jacksonville Jaguars provided us with the shock of the 2022 NFL trade deadline, as they are trading for Atlanta Falcons suspended wide receiver Calvin ...

Ridley will be 28 when he puts on a Jags helmet for the first time. Best-case scenario, the Falcons will receive a 2023 fifth-round pick and a 2024 second-round pick. Then, if Ridley makes the team in 2024, the Falcons will receive a fourth-round pick. If he is not reinstated by the date, it's a 2023 sixth-round pick. [NFL Media reports](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1587520176655826945) that if Ridley is reinstated by a certain date, Atlanta will receive a 2023 fifth-round pick. [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/JAC/jacksonville-jaguars/) provided us with the shock of the 2022 [NFL](/nfl/) trade deadline, as [they are trading for](https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1587533709951045632) [Atlanta Falcons](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/ATL/atlanta-falcons/) suspended wide receiver [Calvin Ridley](/nfl/players/2186328/calvin-ridley/).

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Reports: Jaguars trading for suspended WR Calvin Ridley (The Derby Informer)

The Jacksonville Jaguars are trading for suspended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

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Calvin Ridley Traded to Jaguars from Falcons amid Season-Long ... (Bleacher Report)

The trades are continuing to come in fast and furious ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline. The latest is something of a stunner, as the Atlanta ...

But if or when he's able to play, he'll provide a pretty significant upgrade at wide receiver, a major plus for the ongoing development of Lawrence. The duo of Ridley and Christian Kirk, paired with promising running back Travis Etienne Jr., will give Trevor Lawrence a solid suite of weapons. If Jax get a long-term done, it’s a 2. If he makes the team in 2024, it’s at least a 4th. If he hits play-time milestone, it’s a 3rd. If he gets reinstated bye a date, it’s worth a 2023 5th, otherwise it's for a 6th.

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Report: Falcons trade Calvin Ridley to Jaguars (NBC Sports)

The Falcons traded Ridley to the Jaguars for conditional draft compensation, Mia O'Brien of 1010XL reports. In March, the NFL suspended Ridley for betting ...

[NFL suspended Ridley](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/03/07/calvin-ridley-suspended-indefinitely-for-betting-on-games/) for betting on games during the 2021 season. He can apply for reinstatement on Feb. [Calvin Ridley](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/472/calvin-ridley) is suspended at least through the 2022 season, but when he returns, the receiver will have a new team.

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Reports: Jaguars trading for suspended WR Calvin Ridley - National ... (National Football Post)

The Jacksonville Jaguars are trading for suspended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. The sides are tryi.

Ridley bet on games between Nov. Ridley was suspended last March for at least one year for betting on NFL games during the 2021 season. Regardless, Ridley would remain suspended through at least the 2022 season for betting on Falcons games in 2021.

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Trade Alert: Jaguars acquire wide receiver Calvin Ridley via Trade (jaguars.com)

Ahead of the NFL's 2022 trade deadline, the Jacksonville Jaguars acquire 27-year-old wide receiver, Calvin Ridley, from the Atlanta Falcons.

A Fort Lauderdale, Florida native, Ridley attended Alabama and finished second in program history in receptions (224) and receiving touchdowns (19), while ranking third in program history with 2,781 receiving yards. As a rookie in 2018, Ridley led all rookie wide receivers in receptions (64), receiving yards (821) and TDs (10) and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. Ridley, 6-1, 190, played in 49 games (35 starts) from 2018-21 and caught 248 passes for 3,342 yards and 28 TDs.

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Gene Frenette: Trading for WR Calvin Ridley has chance to be ... (The Florida Times-Union)

The Jaguars stunned the NFL by trading for suspended WR Calvin Ridley, a bold move to get a big weapon for Trevor Lawrence that has only minimal risk.

Why not go big-game hunting and see if Calvin Ridley can juice up the offense for Trevor? That’s it, only three receivers and three 1,000-yard seasons over a 16-year period. The dynamic pair put up 13 total 1,000-yard seasons during their time wearing black and teal. We are looking forward to finishing strong this season and integrating Calvin into our program at the appropriate time.” Now it’s premature to suggest Ridley is or will be as good as Smith. Ridely turns 28 in December, still in the prime of his career for a receiver. Considering the Jaguars have previously whiffed on first-round receivers Justin Blackmon, Matt Jones, Reggie Williams and R.Jay Soward, it's all the more reason to pull the trigger on Ridley now instead of waiting until whenever the NFL reinstates him. Nobody should be more excited about this trade than Lawrence, whose expectations in 2023 will now rise exponentially with the Ridley acquisition. That still doesn’t excuse a horrendously bad decision, since athletes know the potential dire consequences and the terrible look for anyone who bets on their sport. From 2018-20, Ridley put up terrific numbers (217 catches, 3,061 yards, 15.1-yard average and 26 TDs). It’s only a guess when Ridley, who can apply for NFL reinstatement on Feb. 1 weapon for quarterback Trevor Lawrence sometime in 2023 and maybe beyond.

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Jaguars trade for suspended WR Calvin Ridley (Black Hills Pioneer)

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded for suspended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley on Tuesday. The sides were able to finalize the complex deal ahead ...

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Jaguars draft picks this year after Calvin Ridley trade (Big Cat Country)

The Jacksonville Jaguars made an out of left field trade at the NFL Trade Deadline for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley.

The Jaguars give up the 2023 fifth-round pick regardless of what happens with Ridley, but there is also an additional conditional fourth-round pick as compensation in the base-line deal. 6 – Own pick [Jacksonville Jaguars](https://www.bigcatcountry.com/) made an out of left field trade at the NFL Trade Deadline for [Atlanta Falcons](https://www.thefalcoholic.com/) wide receiver Calvin Ridley.

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The Jaguars' 3 biggest needs after the Calvin Ridley trade (Jaguars Wire)

The Jacksonville Jaguars didn't get a player to help them turn around their 2-6 season, but the team got a head start on its 2023 offseason by trading to ...

1 priority for the Jaguars. Ridley looks like he could be that player for the Jaguars. It no longer looks like the largest need, though. Engram has been one of Lawrence’s favorites this season. It’s been several weeks since the Jaguars have Jacksonville can recoup $13.5 million in cap space if it cuts Griffin in the offseason, making it a no-brainer move for the team.

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Falcons Daily: What Arthur Smith said about Calvin Ridley trade to ... (AtlantaFalcons.com)

The Falcons head coach said talks with Jacksonville regarding Ridley had been "on-going for a while."

The trade could be a win-win for every party involved. "That wasn't something short-term that happened at the trade deadline," Smith said of the Ridley trade. Smith said those deals happened "as people call around" in the lead up to the trade deadline. The Falcons announced the trade of Calvin Ridley to Jacksonville on Tuesday afternoon. The earliest Ridley could be reinstated by the league is February 15, 2023. -- The Falcons made significant headlines on Tuesday as the trade deadline came and went with one of the biggest moves of the day coming out of Atlanta.

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