The Atlanta Falcons have traded quarterback Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore. This move comes after the Falcons signed quarterback Kirk Cousins, making Ridder's position in the team uncertain. Ridder, who started 17 games and went 8-9 as a starter during his time with the Falcons, will now serve as a backup to Kyler Murray in Arizona. Ridder's contract with the Cardinals is a 2-year, non-guaranteed deal worth $1,192,542 in 2024 and $1,436,313 in 2025. Moore's contract with the Falcons is also non-guaranteed, worth $1,604,215 in 2024. The trade is seen as a strategic move for both teams, with the Falcons aiming to bolster their receiving options for Cousins by adding Moore, who was likely to be the fourth or fifth option in the Cardinals' receiving corps. The trade has been confirmed by multiple sources and is part of the Falcons' efforts to prioritize speed in their receiver room, following the acquisition of Darnell Mooney from the Bears earlier.
Good deal for ATL, fun player for Kirk https://t.co/PD9dWoFnXT
Cardinals trading WR Rondale Moore to the Falcons. (via @RapSheet) https://t.co/x2oYYOo3fj https://t.co/qOMCC6N95k
Desmond Ridder headed to Arizona in a trade for WR Rondale Moore! Writing was on the wall for Ridder which handled a tough situation as a real Pro!! In turn you get another weapon for Kirk Cousins!! https://t.co/5fdEIjZKCM
Desmond Ridder to the Cardinals via trade eliminates a potential landing spot for Zach Wilson. Arizona always seemed to be a realistic possibility. The QB chairs are filling up fast. #Jets
The ol' player-for-player swap. More of these should happen. Teams like them but often obsessed with draft capital. https://t.co/qHIS4yfqOw
Falcons agree to trade Desmond Ridder to Cardinals for Rondale Moore. https://t.co/9WfKzZIElI
Falcons trading QB Desmond Ridder to Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore, per @RapSheet + @TomPelissero https://t.co/ukoOZfTAn6 https://t.co/Ry6BkV1AH7
Desmond Ridder ➡️ Cardinals Rondale Moore ➡️ Falcons https://t.co/F4acVRIk0t https://t.co/F0YK3tIdvl
BREAKING: Arizona Cardinals WR Rondale Moore is being traded to the Atlanta Falcons for QB Desmond Ridder, per @RapSheet. https://t.co/TYe7k3ypj7
Rondale Moore is heading to the Falcons in exchange for Ridder, per @RapSheet https://t.co/OPPlR8Zk0C
So much of what the #Falcons have done is make sure to give new QB Kirk Cousins some weapons. First Darnell Mooney. Now Rondale Moore. https://t.co/3xx3A8lRLv
Desmond Ridder is being traded to the Arizona Cardinals, @DMRussini has confirmed. The Falcons will receive Rondale Moore in return, sources confirm to @ByMikeJones. https://t.co/TygtEAereh
Wait. Atlanta gets back Rondale Moore? 👀 https://t.co/JM6S1lVsuv
Breaking news from NFL Media: Cardinals are trading WR Rondale Moore to the Falcons for QB Desmond Ridder. Arizona has its backup to Kyler Murray and says goodbye to a receiver who was likely going to be its fourth or fifth man on the WR depth chart.
BREAKING: Cardinals are trading WR Rondale Moore to the Falcons for QB Desmond Ridder, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/JuVojF6NLr
The Falcons are trading QB Desmond Ridder to the Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore, per source. @TheAthleticNFL
So: RB: Bijan Robinson X: Drake London Z: Darnell Mooney Slot: Rondale Moore TE: Kyle Pitts I like it. https://t.co/WCvA8FwBX5
The Falcons and Cardinals have agreed to a trade that will send QB Desmond Ridder to Arizona in exchange for WR Rondale Moore, per @RapSheet. https://t.co/WTYHO4WST2
#NFL TRADE #AZCardinals Acquire QB Desmond Ridder 2024: $1,192,542 (non-gtd) 2025: $1,436,313 (non-gtd) #Falcons Acquire WR Rondale Moore 2024: $1,604,215 (non-gtd)
Might be the strangest NFL trade ever completed. https://t.co/0m5iOuWOU9
The Falcons are trading Desmond Ridder to Arizona for Rondale Moore, source confirmed.
Atlanta's very clearly prioritizing adding speed to the receiver room this offseason—first with Darnell Mooney coming over from the Bears, and now with Rondale Moore added from Arizona. https://t.co/BlX2M8HncI
I kind of like the #falcons getting WR Rondale Moore back is this trade. https://t.co/eCp9pTbOdq
This is Carolina Panthers level bad. What a steal for #Falcons fans. https://t.co/Bw8zp3PgBt
Falcons get WR Rondal Moore for Ridder, source confirms.
Source: The Falcons are trading QB Desmond Ridder to the Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore.
BREAKING: The #Cardinals are sending WR Rondale Moore to the #Falcons in exchange for Desmond Ridder. A rare player for player trade. https://t.co/xeIzY9mdG8 https://t.co/P2L1MEFLFA
Desmond Ridder is being traded to the Cardinals in exchange for Rondale Moore, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/X54Or8gApi
Falcons trading QB Desmond Ridder to the Cardinals. (via @RapSheet) https://t.co/4cVizWv9bL
More: The #Cardinals are trading WR Rondale Moore to the #Falcons for QB Desmond Ridder, per @jjones9. So a new weapon for Kirk Cousins and a new backup for Kyler Murray. https://t.co/zIp17oVFsw https://t.co/JbrDLDwcnW
A straight-up player for player trade. Arizona gets a new backup for Kyler Murray and Atlanta gets another weapon for Kirk Cousins. https://t.co/xS8hBRt4OX
Cardinals are sending WR Rondale Moore to Atlanta for Desmond Ridder, per source. https://t.co/k4kqJ9eY0f
A rare player for player trade. Desmond Ridder to the Cardinals, Rondale Moore to the Falcons. https://t.co/3xx3A8lRLv
OFFICIAL TRADE TERMS🚨: The #AZCardinals are trading WR Rondale Moore to the #Falcons for QB Desmond Ridder, per @TomPelissero ANOTHER WEAPON FOR COUSINS. https://t.co/UAoJmAYWyo
BREAKING: Atlanta Falcons are expected to trade QB Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals , per @jjones9. https://t.co/Q9oYFQ9Gwk
Rondale Moore to be traded to the Falcons, per @RapSheet.
Sources: Rondale Moore is going to the #Falcons in exchange for Desmond Ridder.
The Cardinals are sending former second-round WR Rondale Moore to Atlanta, sources say. After adding WR Darnell Mooney earlier in the week, the Falcons land another receiver to put around Cousins. https://t.co/achEefaGzv
Trading Ridder means Atlanta's QB depth chart becomes: 1. Kirk Cousins 2. Taylor Heinicke https://t.co/2wwCLSEuOc
Trade! The #Cardinals are trading WR Rondale Moore to the #Falcons for QB Desmond Ridder, per source.
Sources: Rondale Moore is going to the #AZCardinals in exchange for Desmond Ridder.
Desmond Ridder heads from Atlanta to Arizona https://t.co/ocl8Vubmzz
Desmond Ridder now has been told that he’s being traded to the Arizona Cardinals, per sources. https://t.co/UHZSzgTzfr
Desmond Ridder now has need told that he’s being traded to the Arizona Cardinals, per sources. https://t.co/UHZSzgTzfr
Desmond Ridder to be traded to the Cardinals, per @RapSheet.
The #Falcons are trading former starting QB Desmond Ridder to the #AZCardinals, source said as @jjones9 reported. https://t.co/ZsWXSLgUpP
The #Cardinals will acquire QB Desmond Ridder on a 2 year, non-guaranteed $2.6M contract. The #Falcons free up $922,458 of 2024 cap space per the move. https://t.co/xSL5bvhINq
BREAKING: Cards are working on a trade for Falcons QB Desmond Ridder, per @jjones9 A fresh start behind Kyler in Arizona https://t.co/wRdpNvCms5
The #Falcons are working on trading QB Desmond Ridder to the #AZCardinals, per @jjones9 Kyler Murray’s backup. 👀💯 https://t.co/pHsTlA1UqL
Breaking: The #Falcons are working on trading QB Desmond Ridder to the #Cardinals, per @jjones9. Would be a fresh start for Ridder, who started 17 games during his time in Atlanta. https://t.co/o8kRQ570HS
TRADE: The #Falcons are working on trading QB Desmond Ridder to the #Cardinals, per @jjones9 https://t.co/ojyAutg2ZJ
The Falcons are working on a trade that will send QB Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals, source says. Ridder, who went 8-9 across two years as a starter, would backup Kyler Murray as the Falcons move forward with Kirk Cousins
Report: Falcons expect to trade Desmond Ridder, having talks with other teams. https://t.co/FA5knUhrpT
The Falcons have reportedly begun looking into trading Desmond Ridder. https://t.co/F4acVRIk0t https://t.co/8nVOArlWlS
Now that Atlanta has signed QB Kirk Cousins, Falcons QB Desmond Ridder is expected to be traded, per sources. The Falcons have been discussing a deal with other teams, but there is nothing in place yet. https://t.co/Sf1o17bSs0
NFL league sources tell me Atlanta Falcons on verge of trading quarterback Desmond Ridder - Wish Ridder the best.. handled everything with class and hope he finds success with this fresh start