DESMOND
RIDDER
QB
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
207 lbs
Experience
2
years
Debut
Dec 11, 2022
Born
Aug 31, 1999
(25 yrs)
Louisville, Kentucky
Drafted
Drafted by Atlanta in 2022 (3/74).
College
Cincinnati
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-07-20 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals.
|
| 2025-03-12 |
Declared free agent.
|
| 2024-10-21 |
Signed by the Las Vegas Raiders from the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.
|
| 2024-08-28 |
Re-signed by the Arizona Cardinals to the practice squad.
|
| 2024-08-27 |
Released by the Arizona Cardinals.
|
News
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Rotowire
Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Ridder signed a contract with the Bengals on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Scouting Report
The mobile quarterback is more of a pocket passer who can make plays with his legs--rather than a true dual-threat quarterback. His field command, leadership skills and work ethic turned him into a college football star, and they help compensate for the fact that his arm strength and size are nothing special. He is smart and processes information quickly, which helps him make the fast reads needed to succeed in the NFL.
Long Range Potential: Solid quarterback.
