Among the many things the Falcons need to tackle this offseason, determining the future of Calvin Ridley is near the top of the list.
In 2021, Ridley played in five of the first six games before being placed on the non-football injury list for the remainder of the season as he dealt with a mental health issue. While team owner Arthur Blank said he hopes to see the former first-round pick return in 2022, there hasn’t been a real update in quite some time.
Considering the NFL scouting combine is fully under way in Indianapolis, the lack of clarity regarding Ridley’s future in Atlanta is a tad concerning. The team exercised his fifth-year option last offseason, meaning Ridley is set to make $11.12 million in 2022, the final year of his deal.
Whether he plays in Atlanta or somewhere else next season, expect Ridley to receive a long-term extension before the offseason concludes.
Cutting Ridley outright would mean the Falcons would be on the hook for all $11.12 million, but a trade would…