Desmond Ridder

[Chewbacca2099]

I read an article that involved the coach of the Broncos saying he was contemplating retirement... which was surprising... I think there's a place for him as QB3 somehwere... where he can still get paid more than any of us make in a year.

[bearcatbret]

Bengals signing QB Desmond Ridder. (via Tom Pelissero)
Report: Bengals to sign QB Desmond Ridder - NBC Sports

[cpawstoney]

Bengals signing QB Desmond Ridder. (via Tom Pelissero)
Report: Bengals to sign QB Desmond Ridder - NBC Sports

Wow! This is a surprise!

[GoBearcats31]

Not sure he has much time left in the league but hopefully he can have some success before the next phase of his career. Who knows maybe a position at UC when he’s done playing.

[GoBearcats31]

Not sure he has much time left in the league but hopefully he can have some success before the next phase of his career. Who knows maybe a position at UC when he’s done playing.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Not sure he has much time left in the league but hopefully he can have some success before the next phase of his career. Who knows maybe a position at UC when he’s done playing.

I assume you mean because of his ability and not his age. He's only 25.

[Chewbacca2099]

It sounded like he had a few potential opportunities other places this year and maybe he just wasn't happy in those areas. I'm guessing he took a team friendly deal to come home and settle down here with his family. Hopefully he gets to stick on the Bengals roster a few years and maybe move into helping out the Bearcats in some capacity afterwards. Even if it's practice squad they make really good $$$

[GoBearcats31]

I assume you mean because of his ability and not his age. He's only 25.

Yes. He wasn’t successful as a starter and just signed as presumably the third QB / has been floating around.

No disrespect, just not sure how long you can play when teams continue to move on from you.

[bearcatbret]

Here are my thoughts on this. He is a competitor. He does his homework. He studies game films. He is athletic. He is a team player. Has enough experience in the league with several teams that he can do the scouting. He can help a team without playing. Keep in mind that his stats were not all that bad with Atlanta when Atlanta was a bad team all around. He does throw too many interceptions in the NFL. In all counts, he is a good man and I wish him the best in whatever he does.

[GoBearcats31]

Ridder is wearing #4 out at training camp today


@char_cliff
Desmond Ridder on the Cincinnati homecoming: “There were a lot of emotions coming back. The place that brought me here, driving down I-71 just opening up down that hill, and seeing (downtown) where you're gonna be at, hopefully this year and obviously years to come. It was a great, great feeling.”

[bearcatbret]

Des had one TD in the opening exhibition with a long of 48. Bengals vs. Eagles Box Score, August 7, 2025 | The Football Database Over all stats were not great.

[Chewbacca2099]

I wonder if the Bengals are trying him out to see if he could be a future #2... Jake Browning is probably going to be a lot more expensive after this year (his contract is up). Either way I hope Des sticks around Cincy for a long time and can be more involved with the Bearcats.

[Greg7173]

The touchdown was great but he had open receivers he missed. He has to improve is accuracy to stick around this year.

[Chewbacca2099]

Rough day for Des today... 8/20 QB rating of 30... Bengals overall looked terrible... with starters sitting. Hopefully he gets to keep a roster spot still or make the practice squad at least

[longtimefan]

Rough day for Des today... 8/20 QB rating of 30... Bengals overall looked terrible... with starters sitting. Hopefully he gets to keep a roster spot still or make the practice squad at least

If he doesn’t at least make the practice squad, it could be the end for him. I hope not, though. He did make a few nice throws that were dropped by the receivers.