US EditionBengals Sign Former UC Bearcat Quarterback Desmond Ridder
HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 20 – Desmond Ridder joins the Bengals as a seasoned backup quarterback while the team adds defensive tackles to strengthen depth amid injury and contract concerns.
- In Cincinnati, the Bengals signed quarterback Desmond Ridder on Sunday, adding veteran backup depth behind Joe Burrow, as veterans report Tuesday and practice begins Wednesday.
- The Bengals bolstered their interior line by signing McTelvin Agim, Taven Bryan, and Andrew Raym, filling depth gaps after Shemar Stewart did not report on Saturday and Trey Hendrickson’s holdout.
- He completed 63.6% of passes for 4,002 yards with 16 touchdowns to 14 interceptions, played six games with one start for the Raiders last season, and previously led the Bearcats to the 2021 playoff semi-finals.
- Joining the room is undrafted free agent quarterback Payton Thorne, who will compete with Jake Browning for the backup role behind Joe Burrow, after Logan Woodside was waived.
- This offseason, the Bengals also signed undrafted rookie Payton Thorne, and these additions could prevent another 9-8 finish or top-two draft pick next year if Burrow misses time.
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Independent EspañolCINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Desmond Ridder, who led the University of Cincinnati to a College Football Playoff berth in 2021, signed with the Bengals on Sunday. Ridder is entering his fourth season and offers the Bengals another veteran backup behind Joe Burrow. Ridder has played in 25 games and started 18 times during his previous stints with Atlanta and Las Vegas. He has passed for 4,002 career yards with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. …
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In 2022, quarterback Desmond Ridder was just the second player taken at his position in the NFL Draft behind Kenny Pickett. Yes, it was an extremely weak quarterback class. Ridder, the former Cincinnati Bearcat, was taken by the Atlanta Falcons that year in the third round and now he’s heading back home and signing a deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media broke the news. “Former #Falcons starting QB Desmond Ridder is signin…
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