Will Ridley still get paid?

Will Ridley still get paid?

The NFL has banned Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley for the entire 2022 season – and possibly longer – for betting on games. The suspension means he will forfeit his $11.1m salary for 2022.

Are the Falcons paying Ridley?

Calvin Ridley contract However, because he was suspended, his contract tolled, meaning that the amount he would have been paid in 2022 was essentially deferred until 2023. So, the Falcons paid the first four years and $10.9 million of it. Now the Jaguars will be on the hook for his fifth-year option in 2023.

Why is Calvin Ridley retiring?

Why the star receiver is not playing in the 2022 NFL season. Calvin Ridley announced last year that he would be veering away from the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL to concentrate on his mental well-being. He did not, however, announce his retirement from the team or the league. The Falcons supported the idea.