The Las Vegas Raiders struck out on a Matthew Stafford trade and decided to move on from a quarterback who was on the roster in 2024.
The #Raiders informed QB Desmond Ridder they won’t tender him as a restricted free agent, per source. The former Cincinnati star, Ridder has 18 career starts for Atlanta and Las Vegas. An experienced option now set to hit the market. pic.twitter.com/wVBwHMxdlE
Raiders make a key free agency decision on young quarterback Desmond Ridder, as they continue to look for potential answers at the position
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The Raiders are not planning to place a restricted free agent tender on quarterback Desmond Ridder ... tender could have kept him in Las Vegas as an inexpensive backup. Originally a Falcons’ third-round pick in 2022, Ridder earned a starting job by ...
Las Vegas will need to go on to its next option at the position, but the depth chart will not include Ridder. Signed off the Cardinals' practice squad in October, Ridder appeared in six games (one start) for the Raiders last season.
The Las Vegas Raiders were dealt a tough blow after it was revealed that Matthew Stafford agreed on a new contract with the Los Angeles Rams. For a moment, it seemed like there was a real chance that the Raiders could pull off a trade for the Super Bowl winner.