Desmond Ridder
Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback
#10
Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback
#10
Personal
Age |
26 |
Birthdate |
August 31, 1999 |
Height |
6'3" |
Weight |
207 lb |
Draft
College |
Cincinnati |
Year |
2022
|
|
Pick |
Round: 3, Overall: 74
|
Team |
ATL |
Fantasy Value
Player News
Desmond Ridder: Vikings Adding Desmond Ridder for QB Depth
The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent quarterback Desmond Ridder to their 53-man roster on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Vikings need some depth at the QB position with J.J. McCarthy out two to four weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Sunday night loss to the Atlanta Falcons. With McCarthy out for Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals and possibly beyond, veteran Carson Wentz will step into starting duties under center for Minnesota, with undrafted rookie Max Brosmer serving as his backup. Given Brosmer's lack of experience in the NFL, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Ridder be elevated to the No. 2 role sooner than later once he learns the offense. Ridder, a third-round pick in 2022 by the Falcons, quickly wore out his welcome in Atlanta and spent last year as the backup for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sep. 16, 2025 5:09 PM EST
Player Stats
YEAR |
TM |
GM |
Passing |
Rushing |
CMP |
ATT |
% |
YDS |
YPC |
TD |
INT |
SACKS |
ATT |
YDS |
YPC |
TD |
FUM |
2022 |
ATL |
16 |
54 |
85 |
63.5 |
484 |
9.0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
55 |
3.9 |
0 |
1 |
2023 |
ATL |
16 |
227 |
358 |
63.4 |
2,545 |
11.2 |
10 |
11 |
31 |
51 |
193 |
3.8 |
5 |
6 |
2024 |
LV |
9 |
51 |
83 |
61.4 |
447 |
8.8 |
2 |
2 |
10 |
9 |
36 |
4.0 |
0 |
2 |