The Cincinnati Bengals are signing free agent quarterback Desmond Ridder, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero. This adds to a quarterback room that has Logan Woodside and Payton Thorne battling Jake Browning for the backup spot behind franchise star Joe Burrow.
This will be a homecoming for Ridder, who had a legendary college career with the Cincinnati Bearcats that ended with the program’s first and only College Football Playoff berth.
Ridder last played for the Las Vegas Raiders this
past season.
We will have more on this breaking news shortly...
Former #Falcons starting QB Desmond Ridder is signing with the #Bengals, per source. Some experienced competition behind Joe Burrow. pic.twitter.com/1cbWPCTV2W
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 20, 2025
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