News about Desmond Ridder

The Bears defeated the Falcons, 37-17, in their last home game of the season, boosting their record to 7-9, but the Panthers' loss to the Jaguars leaves Carolina with the worst NFL record (2-14). In what could be his last home game at Soldier Field, the fields threw for 268 yards with a touchdown pass and a running TD. He made 20 of 32 passes and ran for 35 yards with his future looking as if he has yet to commit to a new contract, with his four-year, $18.8 million rookie deal coming to an end in 2025.

Since his wife announced on social media on Sunday that she had a miscarriage, Washington left tackle Charles Leno Jr. did not participate in the 24-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. 'Our baby girl, Paitynn Leno, soared her wings on X's wife Jenno posted on X on Friday night.' She came into this world like her older sisters, was both quick and strong, and was such a fighter.' Thank you to everyone who has pour so much love and hope into us through this journey. 'You should take a rest, sweetie.'

According to various outlets, the Atlanta Falcons are likely to sign quarterback Taylor Heinicke to a two-year contract worth up to $20 million, bringing the ex-Washington Commanders fan favorite to a quarterback unit that will undergo further change in 2023. According to ESPN, Heinicke, 29, is supposed to enter training camp as the back-up to Desmond Ridder, who played in the final four Falcons games last season but also his rookie year. Heinicke, who hails from Lawrenceville, is a student at Collins High School in Suwanee, Georgia, and his transfer is somewhat like a homecoming for him.

Since the Falcons traded longtime starter Matt Ryan to Indianapolis last season, the veteran QB was 5-8 by the end of the season. Desmond Ridder, 23, was in charge of four games and won two of them. 'We really appreciate Marcus and all the things he did while here, personally, professionally, and as a whole package,' general manager Terry Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine.' We just know we're doing the right thing for the team at the moment, but we'll be grateful for him and all the things he did while he was here.'

Dean Pees of the Atlanta Falcons was knocked by a New Orleans Saints player who was trying to field a punted ball during warmups and was admitted to the hospital. The frightening occurrence occurred less than an hour before the Falcons' game against the Saints. In the accident, Pees' head was struck by Saints returner Rashid Shaheed's helmet.

With Atlanta on a bye this week, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said the 23-year-old would have more practice time to familiarize himself with the team's offensive unit ahead of the December 18 game. Ridder, who was drafted in April, led the Cincinnati Bearcats to the college football playoffs last season. He has yet to appear in a NFL game.

Blooper was part of a mascot-pewee game that was supposed to provide some light halftime entertainment, and well, he entertained. During a long run at one point, the furious mascot screamed and killed three children, who were then dismissed with just over six minutes of halftime remaining on the clock. Blooper dismissed his opponent's tiny quarterback on a must-been play, crashing on top of him before he could even give the ball away.

The NFL is back, and with it, the 2022 fantasy football season. For all of the rumors surrounding the demise of the running back, many of whom now post snaps in teams' continuing attempts to minimize injuries, many top fantasy players can still be found at the position. Even fantasy football novices will find value in Jonathan Taylor, who had 92 touches in the red zone in 2021, or Carolina Panthers quarterback Christian McCaffrey, who ranks among the top players in the game when healthy. Tom Brady has returned from a short absence, but that doesn't mean fantasy enthusiasts will be able to expect the same show. Nevertheless, Aaron Rogers is somehow undervalued despite winning multiple MVPs and Deebo Samuel's return to his first fantasy season in 2021.