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Calvin Ridley

American football wide receiver for Tennessee Titans

Calvin Orin Ridley is a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL. He played college football at Alabama and won national championships in 2015 and 2017. Ridley was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2018 and received several honors during his career. He took a break in 2021 for mental health reasons and was later suspended for violating the league's gambling policy, but was reinstated in the following year.

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Timeline

1994-12-20
Birth of Calvin Ridley
Calvin Orin Ridley, an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Colin Ridley and Kay Daniels. He is known for his successful college football career at Alabama and his achievements in the NFL.
2015-09-05
First Career Game at University of Wisconsin
Calvin Ridley had three receptions for 22 yards in his first career game at the University of Wisconsin.
2015-09-26
First Collegiate Touchdown against Louisiana-Monroe
Calvin Ridley scored his first collegiate touchdown in a victory over Louisiana-Monroe.
2015-12-31
Cotton Bowl Performance against Michigan State
In the 38–0 victory over Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl, Calvin Ridley had 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
2016-10-01
Game against University of Kentucky
On October 1, 2016, Ridley hauled in 11 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns against the University of Kentucky.
2017-11-11
Game against Mississippi State
Against Mississippi State, Calvin Ridley had five receptions for 171 receiving yards in the victory.
2018-01-10
Decision to Enter 2018 NFL Draft
On January 10, 2018, it was announced that Ridley would forgo his senior year at Alabama in favor of the 2018 NFL draft.
2018-04-26
Atlanta Falcons select Calvin Ridley in 2018 NFL Draft
Calvin Ridley was selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the No. 26 overall pick in the 1st round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
2018-07-05
Signing with Atlanta Falcons
On July 5, 2018, Ridley signed a four-year deal worth $10.9 million featuring a $6.1 million signing bonus with the Atlanta Falcons.
2018-09-16
First NFL Touchdown
Calvin Ridley scored his first NFL touchdown with four receptions for 64 yards in a 31–24 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
2018-09-23
Record-Breaking Performance Against Saints
Ridley recorded seven receptions for 146 yards and three touchdowns in a 43–37 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints, showcasing an outstanding performance.
2018-09-30
Two Touchdowns Against Bengals
Ridley continued his impressive streak with four receptions for 54 yards and two touchdowns in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
2018-12-30
Record-Breaking Season Finale
Ridley broke the Falcons single-season receiving touchdowns by a rookie record after scoring 10 touchdowns in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, surpassing the previous record set in 1980.
2019-09-08
First Touchdown of 2019 Season
Ridley caught four passes for 64 yards and the first receiving touchdown of the 2019 season in the game against the Minnesota Vikings.
2019-09-15
Impressive Performance Against Eagles
Ridley caught eight passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, showcasing his skills early in the season.
2019-11-17
Dominant Performance Against Panthers
Ridley finished with eight catches for 143 receiving yards and a touchdown in the game against the Panthers, contributing significantly to the Falcons' victory.
2019-12-08
Injury and Season End
Ridley had five catches for 76 receiving yards and a touchdown in the game against the Panthers but suffered an abdominal injury, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
2020-09-13
Career-High Receptions and Touchdowns
Ridley recorded a career-high nine receptions for 130 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the game against the Seattle Seahawks, despite the Falcons' loss.
2020-09-20
Franchise Record Against Cowboys
Ridley caught seven passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns, tying the franchise record for the most receiving touchdowns in the team's first two games of a season with four.
2020-09-27
Consistent 100-Yard Games
Ridley posted his third consecutive 100-yard game, showcasing his consistent performance in the game against the Chicago Bears.
2020-12-13
Strong Performance Against Chargers
Ridley recorded eight catches for 124 yards and a touchdown in the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, despite the Falcons' loss.
2020-12-20
Calvin Ridley's Performance Against the Buccaneers
In Week 15 against the Buccaneers, Ridley recorded ten catches for 163 yards and a touchdown during the 31–27 loss.
2020-12-27
Calvin Ridley's Performance Against the Kansas City Chiefs
In Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Ridley recorded five catches for 130 yards during the 17–14 loss.
2021-05-03
Falcons Exercised Fifth-Year Option on Ridley's Contract
On May 3, 2021, the Falcons exercised the fifth-year option on Ridley's contract. The option guarantees a salary of $11.1 million for the 2022 season.
2021-06-09
Julio Jones traded, making Calvin Ridley top receiver
On June 9, 2021, the Falcons traded Julio Jones, elevating Calvin Ridley as the team's primary receiver.
2021-09-12
Ridley's Performance Against the Philadelphia Eagles
In Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Ridley caught 5 passes for 51 yards in the 32–6 loss.
2021-09-19
Ridley's Performance Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Against the Buccaneers in Week 2, Ridley caught his first receiving touchdown of the season to go along with 7 receptions for 63 yards.
2021-09-26
Ridley's Performance Against the New York Giants
The next week against the New York Giants, Ridley had eight receptions for 61 yards as the Falcons picked up their first win of the season, winning 17–14.
2021-10-24
Calvin Ridley's Last NFL Game
Calvin Ridley played his last NFL game on October 24, 2021, and subsequently announced that he would be taking a break from football to prioritize his mental health.
2021-10-31
Ridley's Decision to Step Away from Football
On October 31, Ridley announced on Twitter that he was stepping away from football due to mental-health reasons.
2021-11-05
Calvin Ridley placed on non-football injury list
On November 5, 2021, the Falcons put Calvin Ridley on the non-football injury list.
2021-11-26
Calvin Ridley suspended for betting
During a five-day period in late November 2021, Calvin Ridley placed bets, leading to his suspension by the NFL.
2022-02-15
Calvin Ridley's suspension announcement
On February 15, 2023, the NFL announced that Calvin Ridley would be suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2022 season for betting.
2022-03-07
Calvin Ridley suspended for betting on NFL games
Calvin Ridley, a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, has been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games. The suspension will last through at least the 2022 season.
2022-11-01
Ridley's Trade to the Jacksonville Jaguars
On November 1, 2022, despite being suspended for at least the entire 2022 season, the Falcons traded Ridley to the Jacksonville Jaguars for conditional 2023 sixth-round and 2024 fourth-round picks.
2023-02-15
Calvin Ridley's Eligibility for Reinstatement
Calvin Ridley became eligible to petition for reinstatement on or after February 15, 2023, following his suspension.
2023-03-06
NFL reinstates Calvin Ridley after suspension
Calvin Ridley, a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been reinstated by the NFL after serving a year-long suspension for gambling on NFL games.
2023-03-09
Calvin Ridley's Letter Revealing Injury and Departure from Falcons
Calvin Ridley's letter provides insight into his injury, departure from the Atlanta Falcons, and his suspension, offering a glimpse into his final days with the team.
2023-09-10
Calvin Ridley's Jaguars debut
On September 10, 2023, Calvin Ridley made his Jaguars debut in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts, marking his return to professional football after a hiatus. He made a notable impact in his first game after 686 days.
End of the Timeline
Calvin Ridley

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