A former Ohio college star will not make the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 roster.
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The team released UC Bearcat and former third-round draft pick Desmond Ridder.
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He was drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
Ridder started the Bengals’ last preseason game on Saturday against Indianapolis. He went 8-of-20 for 75 yards and an interception.
Jake Browning will back up starting quarterback Joe Burrow.
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Ridder was one of 19 players released or waived as Cincinnati finalized its 53-man roster.
The following players were let go:
OT Caleb Etienne (Waived/Injured)
TE Tanner McLachlan (Waived/Injured)
G Cordell Volson (Waived/Injured)
The Bengals open the 2025 season on Sept. 7 at Cleveland.
Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
Visit this website to see the Bengals’ full 53-man roster.
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