Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley is back in the NFL after a lengthy suspension. He was with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021, and in November of that season, he stepped away from football due to mental health reasons. It turned out the then 26-year-old had larger problems, as it was learned he gambled on NFL games while injured, and he was suspended indefinitely.
The Falcons elected to part ways with the former Alabama star, dealing him to the Jaguars in November 2022 despite the suspension. He was officially reinstated in March, and now begins his career working with QB Trevor Lawrence, who is obviously glad to have another playmaker in the receivers stable.
It is to be expected that we’ll see some rust from Ridley, at least early on. However, all indications are that Ridley will rise again to become the top target, ahead of WR Christian Kirk and TE Evan Engram. He is also a top boom or bust target, although it might take a month or 2 before we know his true trajectory.
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