Bengals Sign Ridder to One-Year Deal

Desmond Ridder, former University of Cincinnati quarterback and 2022 third-round NFL Draft pick, has signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. Ridder brings experience from 25 NFL games and 19 starts with the Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders, and will compete for the backup quarterback role behind Joe Burrow. To create roster space, the Bengals have released veteran quarterback Logan Woodside, leaving Jake Browning and rookie Payton Thorne competing for depth positions. Ridder reunites with coach Zac Taylor, who previously recruited him at Cincinnati, and aims to revive his NFL career in his former college city. The Bengals hope this move will provide stability at quarterback as they look to improve on last season's 9-8 record. The team is preparing for training camp with these new additions.