Desmond Kelly Ridder (born August 31, 1999) is an American professional football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cincinnati, where he was twice-named AAC Offensive Player of the Year before being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.

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Oct 22, 2024 · Ridder, who has totaled 17 career starts, now joins Gardner Minshew II and Carter Bradley in the quarterback room after Aidan O'Connell was placed on injured reserve (thumb). Here are a few...

Oct 22, 2024 · HENDERSON, Nev. – The Las Vegas Raiders have signed QB Desmond Ridder to the active roster from the Arizona Cardinals practice squad, the club announced Tuesday.

Oct 21, 2024 · With Aidan O’Connell breaking a thumb on Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in former Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder.

Feb 28, 2025 · Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is on the move once again. Ridder, who was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in March 2024 and claimed off Arizona's practice squad by the Las Vegas ...

Feb 28, 2025 · Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder (10) carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at Allegiant Stadium.

Feb 28, 2025 · The #Raiders informed QB Desmond Ridder they won’t tender him as a restricted free agent, per source. The former Cincinnati star, Ridder has 18 career starts for Atlanta and Las Vegas. An ...

Oct 26, 2024 · Desmond Ridder is the newest addition to the Las Vegas Raiders roster and he showed his true colors with reporters on Wednesday as he struggled to hold back the tears when talking about his daughter, the opportunity to play in the NFL, and to provide for his young family.