The Arizona Cardinals have waived quarterback Desmond Ridder as part of their roster cuts to finalize their 53-man squad. Ridder, who was acquired from the Atlanta Falcons earlier this offseason, was in competition for the backup role behind starter Kyler Murray. His performance in the preseason included 20 completions on 35 attempts for 225 yards. Ridder's tenure with the Falcons was marked by inconsistency, leading to his eventual release by the Cardinals.
- Desmond Ridder's struggles with decision-making and ball security led to his release.
- The Cardinals are looking to solidify their quarterback depth behind Kyler Murray.
Desmond Ridder | QB
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225 pass yards
00- Ridder completed 20 of 35 pass attempts for 225 yards in the preseason.
- He was acquired in a trade that sent Rondale Moore to the Falcons, who is now out for the season.
Arizona Cardinals
- The team is looking for a reliable backup quarterback behind Kyler Murray.
- Waiving Ridder indicates a shift in their quarterback strategy after acquiring him in the offseason.
Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons have moved on from Ridder, who struggled during his time with the team.
- They have secured Kirk Cousins as their new starting quarterback.