JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Wide receiver Calvin Ridley was reinstated to the Jaguars' active roster, the National Football League announced today.
Acquired via trade by the Jaguars on Nov. 1, Ridley, 28, has 248 career receptions for 3,242 yards and 28 TDs in 49 games spanning four seasons with the Falcons.
The Jaguars and Ridley offered the following statements regarding the reinstatement:
STATEMENT FROM THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
"The Jaguars organization is aware of the NFL's ruling to reinstate Calvin Ridley. We look forward to building a relationship with Calvin as both an individual and as a player. Calvin is a proven playmaker and we are excited to see him compete among and with his new teammates, first during our Offseason Program in April and ultimately into the 2023 season, as we collectively pursue a championship for Jacksonville."
STATEMENT FROM CALVIN RIDLEY
"Today's reinstatement by the NFL brings an end to a challenging chapter of my professional career, one that was self-inflicted and began with an isolated lapse in judgement. I have always owned my mistakes and this is no different. I have great respect for the game and am excited for the opportunity to restart my career in Jacksonville. I look forward to showing my new coaches, teammates, and the entire Jaguars organization exactly who I am and what I represent as a player and person."
