Calvin Ridley has found a new home.On Wednesday, it was reported that the former All-Pro wide receiver has signed a four-year, $92 million contract with the Tennessee Titans. He played for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2023-24 season. His first after being suspended for gambling. He totaled 76 receptions for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns.
What will Calvin Ridley mean for the Titans’ offense?
New Titans coach Brian Callahan and general manager Ran Carthon have gone to great efforts to overhaul and modernize the offense. That’s why they signed Ridley, ESPN’s top free agency receiver entering the week.
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The run-first attack is a thing of the past. That kind of offense ended when Pro Bowl rushing back Derrick Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency. Tennessee will still want to run the ball in some scenarios. So they signed Tony Pollard, a former Dallas Cowboys running back who ranked 12th with 1,005 rushing yards last season. However, Callahan is determined to thrive at the passing game.
What the Patriots and Jaguars stand to lose by not having Calvin Ridley
The New England Patriots and Calvin Ridley’s former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, were reportedly battling for his services.Both teams offered the wideout an annual salary between the Titans’ offer ($23 million and <$20 million, respectively), but neither accepted. What happens now?
The Jaguars appear to be doing better, especially because Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, and tight end Evan Engram in the passing game.
