Former Cincinnati Bearcats Star Desmond Ridder Released By Arizona Cardinals

This is a bummer.

Cardinals quarterback Desmond Ridder (19) throws a pass against the Saints during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. / Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

CINCINNATI — Former Bearcats great Desmond Ridder was released by the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday according to Ian Rapoport.

Ridder, 24, is entering his third NFL season. He appeared in 19 games in his first two seasons after the Falcons picked him in the third round (74th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Cardinals traded for Ridder this offseason. He was battling with Clayton Tune for the backup quarterback job behind Kyler Murray.

Ridder helped Cincinnati make the College Football Playoff in 2021 and had one of the best college careers in Bearcats history. Surely he'll get picked up by a team or join the Cardinals practice squad.

Source: The #AZCardinals are releasing QB Desmond Ridder, who was in a backup battle with Clayton Tune.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 27, 2024

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