Report: Former Cincinnati Star Desmond Ridder Signing to Las Vegas Raiders Practice Squad

It's his third NFL stop.

Aug 25, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Desmond Ridder (19) during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Desmond Ridder has a new NFL home with the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the news as the Cincinnati legend continues his career on the Raiders practice squad.

He most recently lost the backup quarterback battle in Arizona this summer following two seasons in Atlanta to start his career.

A new QB in Las Vegas: The #Raiders are signing Desmond Ridder off the #Cardinals practice squad, per sources.

Aidan O’Connell is headed to injured reserve and now Ridder, the former #Falcons starter, joins Gardner Minshew in the Raiders QB room. pic.twitter.com/lz1lY0Riis

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 21, 2024

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