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Fantasy Player Profile John Ridgeway

  • John Ridgeway
  • DL #95
  • John
    Ridgeway
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vs. CAR: #19 vs opposing DL - 14.73 FPA

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  • Back from IR

    Ridgeway (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: After suffering a pectoral injury in mid-August, Ridgeway has been sidelined all season. He has practiced in full for most of October and should be set for a Week 8 season debut against Tampa Bay.

    Published: Wed, Oct 22 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return in Week 7

    Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

    Analysis: Ridgeway has been practicing in full for the last two weeks, but he still hasn't been deemed ready to return and remains on injured reserve. He appears to have a good chance to return in Week 8 against the Buccaneers and should have a rotational role along the defensive line.

    Published: Sat, Oct 18 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs another full practice

    Ridgeway (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Ridgeway practiced in full all week last week before ultimately sitting out in Week 6, so while his activity is a promising sign, it's still no guarantee he'll suit up in Week 7. Until the Saints officially remove him from their injured reserve list, veteran Nathan Shepherd should continue to see increased reps on the defensive line.

    Published: Wed, Oct 15 at 5:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play vs. New England

    Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: Ridgeway drew the questionable tag for Sunday's contest after three consecutive full practices, but the fourth-year defensive tackle will need to wait until at least Week 7 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 19 to make his 2025 debut. The 2022 fifth-rounder opened the season on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury that he sustained during training camp in late July.

    Published: Sat, Oct 11 at 5:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could play Sunday

    Ridgeway (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

    Analysis: The Arkansas product logged three consecutive full practice sessions this week but must still be activated to the Saints' active roster in order to play Sunday. Ridgeway logged 251 defensive snaps across 13 appearances in 2024, recording 15 total tackles and one pass defended. If he's activated in time to suit up for the Week 6 matchup, he's likely to play a reserve role on the Saints' defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Oct 10 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could be nearing return

    Ridgeway (shoulder) practiced fully Wednesday.

    Analysis: Ridgeway has been on injured reserve since late August and is eligible to return as soon as he's healthy. A full practice is a step in the right direction, but he'll need to be activated from injured reserve before he can return to game action.

    Published: Wed, Oct 8 at 4:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Downgraded to out for Week 5

    The Saints downgraded Ridgeway (shoulder) to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.

    Analysis: Ridgeway remains on injured reserve, so his 2025 season debut will have to wait at least another week. His 21-day practice window was opened by New Orleans on Wednesday.

    Published: Sat, Oct 4 at 4:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday vs. Giants

    Ridgeway (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Giants.

    Analysis: Ridgeway was a full participant at practice both Thursday and Friday, so he may be on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation. If he's able to suit up for the first time in 2025 in Week 5, he projects to fill a rotational role on the defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Oct 3 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice Thursday

    Ridgeway (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Ridgeway opened the season on injured reserve due to a pectoral injury he suffered during training camp in mid-August. His 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and while he was able to practice in full Thursday, that doesn't guarantee that he'll be activated from IR ahead of the Saints' home clash against the Giants on Sunday.

    Published: Thu, Oct 2 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets in limited practice

    Ridgeway (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Ridgeway remains on injured reserve but was designated for return Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. He's missed the first four games of the season. Ridgeway appeared in 13 regular-season games last season, logging 15 tackles (eight solo) on just 264 defensive snaps.

    Published: Wed, Oct 1 at 5:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sent to injured reserve

    The Saints placed Ridgeway (pectoral) on injured reserve Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The move will be made official following the cutdown deadline later Tuesday afternoon, allowing Ridgeway the opportunity to return after missing the required four regular-season games. Ridgeway appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Saints last season, logging 15 tackles (eight solo) and one pass breakup.

    Published: Tue, Aug 26 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with pectoral injury

    Ridgeway is currently working through a pectoral injury, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Ridgeway had just returned to practice a couple of weeks ago after having been dealing with an undisclosed injury earlier in the summer but is now sidelined once again. He recorded 15 tackles (eight solo) across 13 games with the Saints last season and is competing for a spot as a backup defensive tackle on the team's final roster.

    Published: Tue, Aug 19 at 6:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Ridgeway (undisclosed) returned to practice with the Saints on Saturday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Ridgeway suffered an undisclosed injury at practice Wednesday, but he was able to return to the field just a few days later. The defensive lineman is looking to secure a spot on the Saints' 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 season, and being healthy ahead of the team's preseason opener against the Rams on Aug. 10 is a positive turn of events for the 26-year-old.

    Published: Sun, Aug 3 at 8:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers injury

    Ridgeway suffered an undisclosed injury at practice Wednesday, John Sigler of Saints Wire reports.

    Analysis: Heading into his second season in New Orleans, Ridgeway has suffered an early setback. This injury could prove costly if it sidelines him for an extended period, as the 26-year-old is fighting for a backup defensive tackle role in what is a crowded depth chart. Ridgeway appeared in 13 regular-season games in 2024, tallying 15 tackles.

    Published: Thu, Jul 31 at 7:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back for Week 10

    Ridgeway (oblique) is active for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

    Analysis: Ridgeway was sidelined for Week 9 against Carolina due to an oblique injury, but the 2022 fifth-round pick will suit up Sunday. Across six regular-season games, Ridgeway has logged eight tackles (four solo) while serving as the Saints' backup defensive tackle.

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive versus Panthers

    Ridgeway (oblique) will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.

    Analysis: Ridgeway has not played more than 36 percent of the defensive snaps in any game this season, so his being inactive is not expected to have much of an impact defensively. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 10 versus the Falcons.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Traded to Saints

    Ridgeway was traded from the Commanders to the Saints along with a 2025 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The addition of Ridgeway gives New Orleans some insurance on the interior of the defensive line, as starting defensive tackle Khalen Saunders recovers from a calf injury that could impact his Week 1 availability. Ridgeway appeared in 32 games for Washington over the previous two seasons, notching 55 tackles (30 solo).

    Published: Wed, Aug 28 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes second year with 31 tackles

    Ridgeway had 31 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense in 17 games in 2023.

    Analysis: The 2022 fifth-round pick has started six of 32 games through two pro seasons, recording 55 tackles on 636 defensive snaps. Ridgeway is still searching for his first NFL sack and figures to have a rotational role again in 2024.

    Published: Tue, Jan 23 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play vs. Cowboys

    Ridgeway (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Ridgeway was a full participant at practice Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday, putting himself on track to suit up in Week 18. With Jonathan Allen out, Ridgeway may actually start Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Jan 5 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still dealing with foot injury

    Ridgeway (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Ridgeway was able to play through his foot issue in Sunday's loss versus the 49ers, so any limitations at this point may simply be maintenance-related. If he is able to practice in full Thursday or Friday, he'll likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

    Published: Wed, Jan 3 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to go for Week 16

    Ridgeway (foot) will be active Sunday versus the Jets, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official website reports.

    Analysis: Ridgeway has been dealing with a foot injury that he suffered last week, but he'll be able to play Week 16 against New York. The defensive lineman recorded three tackles in the team's Week 15 loss to the Rams.

    Published: Fri, Dec 22 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sustains pregame injury

    Ridgeway (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Fortier notes that Ridgeway suffered a foot injury during the pregame warmups. If he is ruled out, Phidarian Mathis will see more snaps at the backup defensive tackle spot behind Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.

    Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared from injury

    Ridgeway (shin) was a full participant during practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Ridgeway left the team's loss to the Dolphins in Week 13 early but is good to go following the team's bye week. He should serve his usual depth role on the interior of the Commanders' defensive line against the Rams on Sunday.

    Published: Wed, Dec 13 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves with injury

    Ridgeway has exited Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a shin injury, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

    Analysis: Ridgeway had one tackle before being forced out of the game and is questionable to return. In his absence, Phidarian Mathis will likely see reserve work at defensive tackle.

    Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Participating in OTAs

    Ridgeway has been doing individual drills during practice, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Ridgeway played limited snaps for the Commanders last season but had an impressive Week 18 outing against the Cowboys before leaving with a torn pectoral muscle. The 2022 fifth-round pick out of Arkansas registered 24 tackles and a forced fumble in 15 games for Washington last season while operating behind Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne at defensive tackle.

    Published: Sat, Jun 10 at 7:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing torn pectoral muscle

    Ridgeway suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Sunday's win over the Cowboys, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: With fellow defensive linemen James Smith-Williams (concussion) and Jonathan Allen (knee) both unavailable for Washington's regular-season finale versus Dallas, Ridgeway was called upon to handle an increased workload this past weekend. The 23-year-old rookie registered a career-high five tackles on just 13 defensive snaps before departing with what has since been revealed as a torn pectoral muscle that will likely require months of rehabilitation. With the Commanders having missed the playoffs…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 9 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves with injury

    Ridgeway has exited Sunday's game against the Cowboys with a shoulder injury.

    Analysis: Ridgeway had an increased role in the game due to Jonathan Allen (knee) being out. However, he now finds himself on the sidelines as well. In his absence, Benning Potoa'e and David Bada should see increased opportunities.

    Published: Sun, Jan 8 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ends up in Washington

    Ridgeway was claimed off waivers by the Commanders on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Ridgeway was waived by the Cowboys on Saturday after he didn't see the field during the team's season opener against the Buccaneers. The 2022 fifth-round pick figures to help shore up Washington's depleted defensive tackle position after fellow rookie Phidarian Mathis (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus last Friday.

    Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Waived by Dallas

    The Cowboys waived Ridgeway on Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Ridgeway was selected by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but the rookie didn't appear in the season opener and has been let go by Dallas. If he clears waivers, the 6-foot-5, 321-pound defensive tackle could rejoin the team via a practice-squad deal.

    Published: Sat, Sep 17 at 4:29pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1ARI,
L 13-20
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2SF,
L 21-26
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3@SEA,
L 13-44
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4@BUF,
L 19-31
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5NYG,
W 26-14
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6NE,
L 19-25
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7@CHI,
L 14-26
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8TB,
L 3-23
-----0.50
9@LAR,
L 10-34
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10@CAR,
W 17-7
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11Bye-----0.00
12ATL,
L 10-24
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13@MIA,
L 17-21
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14@TB,
W 24-20
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15CAR,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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16NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17@TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@ATL,
TBDGet Tickets
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