Former Arizona Cardinals QB Desmond Ridder is now in action for the Las Vegas Raiders.
ARIZONA -- Former Arizona Cardinals QB Desmond Ridder has been forced into action for the Las Vegas Raiders in their Week 14 battle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NFL reporter James Palmer says Raiders starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell was pushed from behind on a play and left the stadium with an air cast.Directly lands on his knee, similar to CMC’s PCL injury but air cast is usually for a fracture. This mechanism is common for a patella fracture or tibia fracture. We’ll see what the final report is. Tough one for himThe Raiders officially ruled him out with a knee injury. O'Connell departed action completing 11 of 19 attempts for 104 yards and one interception. Las Vegas is currently trailing 14-10 in the fourth quarter.
Ridder has played in three games for Las Vegas this season, completing 16 of 26 passes for 138 yards and one touchdown. Ridder was acquired by the Cardinals via trade early in the 2024 offseason from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for Rondale Moore. Ridder was set to compete with Clayton Tune to backup Kyler Murray in the desert, though he ultimately lost the job and was cut before being re-signed to the practice squad.The Cardinals signed Anthony Brown Jr. to replace Ridder on the practice squad. Tune is still the backup to Murray, who has been healthy this season.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Arizona Cardinals Pass Rusher Expected to Hit Free AgencyA former big name Arizona Cardinals edge player is expected to be a free agent.
Read more »
Current, Former Arizona Cardinals To 2025 Free Agent ListThe Arizona Cardinals - past and present - were well represented.
Read more »
Former Alabama All-American ready to play again for Arizona CardinalsJonah Williams has spent the past nine games on injured reserve after starting the season-opener at right tackle.
Read more »
Former Arizona Cardinals Captain Cleared for ReturnOne former Arizona Cardinals tackle can hit the field again.
Read more »
Kansas City Chiefs Sign Former Arizona Cardinals Pro BowlerThe Kansas City Chiefs are bringing in a familiar face from the Arizona Cardinals.
Read more »
Former Arizona Cardinals Captain Speaks on ReleaseNow in Kansas City, D.J. Humphries is excited for a fresh start.
Read more »