Calvin Ridley was inactive for Sunday’s matchup vs. the Panthers, but the details of his absence were murky: The team announced he was dealing with a “a personal matter.”
Ridley previously missed the Falcons’ matchup vs. the Jets in London in Week 4, also with a personal issue. On Sunday, Ridley broke his silence on the matter and explained via Instagram and Twitter, saying that he’s stepping away from football to focus on his mental health:
Ridley’s statement:
Through five games, Ridley amassed 281 yards on 31 receptions with two touchdowns.
I want to thank my teammates, the entire Atlanta Falcons organization, our great fans, my friends, and my family for all of their support during this time.
The 2018 first-round pick became a favorite target of quarterback Matt Ryan in 2020, erupting for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns alongside Julio Jones.
