Arizona Cardinals could bring back QB Desmond Ridder in free agency
Arizona Cardinals could bring back QB Desmond Ridder in free agency Desmond Ridder will not be tendered by the Raiders. Could the Cardinals bring him back as a free agent a year after trading for him?
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to add another quarterback to their roster this offseason. They could bring back a familiar face.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Las Vegas Raiders have informed quarterback Desmond Ridder that they will not tender him as a restricted free agent, which means he will be an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins March 12.
The Cardinals traded for Ridder, acquiring him from the Atlanta Falcons for receiver Rondale Moore. He was beat out by Clayton Tune as backup quarterback to starter Kyler Murray, but was re-signed after final cuts to the practice squad, where he was until late October when the Raiders signed him.
He appeared in six games for the Raiders last season and made one start. He completed 612% of his passes for 458 yards, two touchdown passes and two interceptions.
Orginally drafted by the Falcons in the third round in 2022, he has 18 career starts for an 8-10 record. He has thrown 16 career touchdown passes and 14 interceptions, and he has rushed for five touchdowns as well.
The Cardinals liked Ridder last offseason. He was just outplayed by Tune in training camp and the preseason.
As the Cardinals will add another quarterback to the roster this offseason, either to fill practice reps and evaluate or to compete with Tune for the backup QB job in 2025.
It would not be an outrageous thought that they would try and bring Ridder back, considering he has starting experience and also has spent time in their offensive system.
The Cardinals and the rest of the NFL will be able to begin contacting scheduled free agents beginning March 10.
We will see if they end up having any interest in bringing Ridder back this offseason.
Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Associated Press
2 hours ago
- Associated Press
Cardinals host the Blue Jays to open 3-game series
Toronto Blue Jays (35-30, third in the AL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (36-29, second in the NL Central) St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (2-2, 3.67 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Cardinals: Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.91 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -114, Cardinals -105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday to start a three-game series. St. Louis has a 36-29 record overall and a 22-11 record at home. The Cardinals are 27-15 in games when they record eight or more hits. Toronto has a 13-17 record in road games and a 35-30 record overall. The Blue Jays have gone 15-7 in games when they did not allow a home run. Monday's game is the first time these teams match up this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has 10 doubles, a triple and seven home runs for the Cardinals. Pedro Pages is 6 for 25 with two home runs over the last 10 games. George Springer has 14 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs and 28 RBIs for the Blue Jays. Addison Barger is 10 for 34 with a double and five home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinals: 5-5, .241 batting average, 4.75 ERA, outscored by 15 runs Blue Jays: 8-2, .294 batting average, 4.15 ERA, outscored opponents by 25 runs INJURIES: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore: day-to-day (fatigue), Jordan Walker: 10-Day IL (wrist), Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat) Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Anthony Santander: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Scherzer: 60-Day IL (thumb), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nick Sandlin: 15-Day IL (back), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Fox Sports
2 hours ago
- Fox Sports
Cardinals host the Blue Jays to open 3-game series
Associated Press Toronto Blue Jays (35-30, third in the AL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (36-29, second in the NL Central) St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (2-2, 3.67 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Cardinals: Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.91 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -114, Cardinals -105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday to start a three-game series. St. Louis has a 36-29 record overall and a 22-11 record at home. The Cardinals are 27-15 in games when they record eight or more hits. Toronto has a 13-17 record in road games and a 35-30 record overall. The Blue Jays have gone 15-7 in games when they did not allow a home run. Monday's game is the first time these teams match up this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has 10 doubles, a triple and seven home runs for the Cardinals. Pedro Pages is 6 for 25 with two home runs over the last 10 games. George Springer has 14 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs and 28 RBIs for the Blue Jays. Addison Barger is 10 for 34 with a double and five home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinals: 5-5, .241 batting average, 4.75 ERA, outscored by 15 runs Blue Jays: 8-2, .294 batting average, 4.15 ERA, outscored opponents by 25 runs INJURIES: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore: day-to-day (fatigue), Jordan Walker: 10-Day IL (wrist), Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat) Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Anthony Santander: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Scherzer: 60-Day IL (thumb), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nick Sandlin: 15-Day IL (back), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Cardinals host the Blue Jays to open 3-game series
Toronto Blue Jays (35-30, third in the AL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (36-29, second in the NL Central) St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (2-2, 3.67 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 70 strikeouts); Cardinals: Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.91 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 44 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -114, Cardinals -105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday to start a three-game series. St. Louis has a 36-29 record overall and a 22-11 record at home. The Cardinals are 27-15 in games when they record eight or more hits. Toronto has a 13-17 record in road games and a 35-30 record overall. The Blue Jays have gone 15-7 in games when they did not allow a home run. Monday's game is the first time these teams match up this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has 10 doubles, a triple and seven home runs for the Cardinals. Pedro Pages is 6 for 25 with two home runs over the last 10 games. Advertisement George Springer has 14 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs and 28 RBIs for the Blue Jays. Addison Barger is 10 for 34 with a double and five home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinals: 5-5, .241 batting average, 4.75 ERA, outscored by 15 runs Blue Jays: 8-2, .294 batting average, 4.15 ERA, outscored opponents by 25 runs INJURIES: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore: day-to-day (fatigue), Jordan Walker: 10-Day IL (wrist), Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat) Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Anthony Santander: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Scherzer: 60-Day IL (thumb), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nick Sandlin: 15-Day IL (back), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
