Desmond Ridder

Atlanta Falcons

Struggling Atlanta Falcons benching Desmond Ridder in favor of Taylor Heinicke as QB1

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Nov 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bud Dupree (48) and quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) react after defeating the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Arthur Smith: First-place Falcons need more consistency on offense

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Oct 29, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Arthur Smith explains Falcons’ confidence in Desmond Ridder at QB1

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Nov 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons make Desmond Ridder QB1 for rest of season

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Oct 29, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) looks down field against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Falcons turn back to Desmond Ridder as QB1

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Oct 22, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) forces a fumble by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) at the goal line in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons coach: Ridder’s decision-making ‘pretty good’ despite fumbles

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Oct 1, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) pressures Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) during the second half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons coach: Sticking with Desmond Ridder; offense needs faster starts

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Jan 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Arthur Smith: Desmond Ridder is Falcons QB1

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Aug 27, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons rookie QB Desmond Ridder to start in Week 15

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Jun 9, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) gets a drink during OTA at Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons QB Desmond Ridder agrees to 4-year rookie deal

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