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Calvin Ridley
WR · TEN

Calvin Ridley

Position WR
Team TEN
Bye Week 9
PPR Rank #192

Calvin Ridley

NFL player. Position: WR. Team: TEN.

Quick Facts

  • Position: WR
  • Team: TEN (Tennessee Titans)
  • Bye week (2026): 9
  • FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 192

Titans drafted Carnell Tate (#4 pick) and added Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency, both likely to take targets from Ridley. At 31 and coming off a weak 2025 (303 yards, 0 TDs in 7 games) with minimal chemistry to new QB Cam Ward, Ridley was not brought in by the new regime and now faces steep competition for snaps. Fantasy value drops to near-zero (per Fantasy football winners (Lemon), losers (Stafford) after NFL draft).

Entering training camp (July 29), Ridley is listed as healthy and competing for snaps in a crowded receiver room. The Titans' depth chart shows Ridley as one of the primary three WRs alongside Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson, but with Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike also in contention. Role will be clarified during training camp as Cam Ward builds chemistry and the offense takes shape under new OC Brian Daboll (per Are the Titans practicing today? What to know about NFL training camp, injury updates - The Tennessean)

2026 Outlook

Week 1 disaster (Sept 19): Ridley was shut out in the Titans' loss to the Jets with zero targets and zero catches despite being on the field for a significant portion of the game. Fellow receivers Wan'Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate each drew six targets and combined for nine catches, exposing Ridley's role as a clear third option (or benched) in the offense. To compound matters, Ridley was fined $12,537 by the NFL for an unnecessary roughness penalty in the first quarter—a play that didn't register as significant but caught the league's attention. His Week 1 performance confirmed pre-season fears: at age 31, coming off a 2025 injury (305 yards, 0 TDs in 7 games), and facing competition from younger receivers (Tate, Robinson), Ridley has fallen down the depth chart. The Titans expect better against the Eagles in Week 2, but Ridley's Week 1 disappearance suggests minimal fantasy relevance. (per Calvin Ridley's nothing-burger season opener gets even worse as the Titans receiver is slapped with a fine from the NFL).

Oct 7 trade-deadline watch: Yardbarker identifies Ridley as a potential trade candidate, citing ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano's recent observation that "If players such as Marvin Harrison Jr., Brian Thomas Jr., Jerry Jeudy or Calvin Ridley become available, the Chiefs should poke around." At 31 with only 351 receiving yards since the start of 2025, Ridley remains among the cheapest receiver-trade options available. The article notes that Tennessee GM Mike Borgonzi previously worked 16 seasons in the Chiefs front office, creating an organizational connection that could facilitate a deal. A move to Kansas City would be a last-resort bench option at best for fantasy purposes (per Five potential NFL trades: Change of scenery for young wideouts, 49ers go all-in and more - Yardbarker).

Role / Depth Chart

Competing for final receiver spots. Titans have locked in the top-5 receivers: Carnell Tate, Wan'Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley, Elic Ayomanor, and Chimere Dike. Competition exists for a potential 6th receiver spot with undrafted free agents Tyren Montgomery and Hank Beatty (who signed the largest UDFA guarantee), plus Bryce Oliver and Xavier Restrepo all making cases. Ridley's role is contingent on winning battles in training camp under new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll (per Five Titans facing make-or-break summers as OTAs start winding down) and (per Top Depth Chart Battles That Will Define Titans Minicamp).

Injury Status

Ended 2025 season on injured reserve but is healthy entering training camp. Missed Day 1 of training camp (July 29) but returned for Day 2 (July 30) with no visible limitations. No ongoing injury concerns. (per Are the Titans practicing today? What to know about NFL training camp, injury updates - The Tennessean)

Trade Deadline Watch (Oct 6-10, 2026)

With the Titans 0-4 and rebuilding, Spotrac identifies Ridley as a potential trade candidate. At age 31 with a contract signed through 2027 ($26.5M remaining scheduled cash) and diminishing role behind younger WR options (Tate, Robinson), his trade market value projects to 5th-6th round picks. However, at his age and with limited fantasy production, there's minimal incentive for rebuilding teams to acquire him. Most contenders seeking receiver depth would target younger or more productive options.

As of Oct 10, Ridley's role as a second-year receiver has shrunk dramatically. Elic Ayomanor has emerged as the WR3 based on recent snap counts, pushing Ridley further down the depth chart. The Titans could move him before the Nov 10 deadline for whatever draft capital they can recoup, though his value remains depressed given his age and spotty production. (per 10 Early NFL Trade Candidates - Spotrac.com and Titans named among NFL teams with 2 potential trade candidates - Yahoo Sports)

Recent News

Open Questions

(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)

Coaches shaping Calvin's role

Robert SalehHead CoachBrian DabollOffensive CoordinatorTony OdenDefensive Pass Game Coordinator / CornerbacksCarmen BricilloOffensive LineGreg LewisWide ReceiversIsaac WilliamsAssistant Offensive Line

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