Titans Confirm Calvin Ridley Involved in Nashville Airport Incident
Titans Confirm Calvin Ridley Involved in Nashville Airport Incident
The Tennessee Titans have confirmed that veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley was involved in an incident at Nashville International Airport this past weekend. The organization stated it is communicating with airport authorities but offered no additional details regarding the nature of the event, which occurs as trade speculation surrounding Ridley intensifies ahead of the league's deadline.
The Tennessee Titans confirmed on Monday that wide receiver Calvin Ridley was involved in an incident at Nashville International Airport over the weekend, though the organization declined to elaborate on the specifics.
Titans officials stated they are aware of the situation and are currently in communication with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. In a brief statement provided to WKRN.com, the team said, "We will not be able to comment any further at this time." The nature of the incident remains unclear.
The confirmation comes as trade rumors regarding Ridley have intensified with Tuesday’s 4 p.m. trade deadline approaching. The 31-year-old receiver is in the third year of a four-year, $93 million contract with Tennessee.
The Titans, who hold a 1-7 record and are in their first season under head coach Robert Saleh, have faced speculation that they may look to move Ridley to acquire draft picks as the team appears to be rebuilding. Ridley has been with the franchise for three seasons but has seen limited action recently due to injuries, including a hamstring strain and a broken fibula.
This season, Ridley has recorded six catches for 91 yards without a touchdown through seven games. Over his career, he has played for the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee. He was originally drafted 26th overall by the Falcons in 2018, where he posted career-best numbers in 2020 with 1,374 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
Ridley’s time with the Falcons ended abruptly in 2022 when he was suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games, including those involving his own team, while on the non-football injury list in November 2021. He subsequently spent the 2023 season with Jacksonville before signing with Tennessee as a free agent.
The incident at the airport occurred during the Titans' bye week. The team has not indicated whether Ridley will be available for upcoming games, nor have they provided further context regarding the circumstances that led to the airport event.
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