Calvin Ridley, a sought-after NFL free agent, caused a stir by choosing the Tennessee Titans over the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots. Ridley signed a lucrative 4-year deal worth $92 million with the Titans, making him the highest-paid free agent WR in 2024. The Titans' acquisition of Ridley is seen as a significant move to bolster their offense, with Ridley's past performances against the Titans showcasing his potential impact. The Patriots, who lost out on Ridley, expressed disappointment at missing the opportunity to secure the star receiver.
.@CalvinRidley1 said he feels like heโs 25 years old. Said he can run with the best of them. @Titans https://t.co/drzfJAbZRA
Calvin Ridley said he is excited about joining a team that is trying to be good. But he admitted he really wanted to stay with the Jaguars. But the money with the #Titans was good so he came. https://t.co/Hi8PJr1ptD
Calvin Ridley on why the Titans https://t.co/yyyPkfwYDV
The @Titans have officially agreed to terms with receiver @CalvinRidley1. READ https://t.co/QzT4lludkt https://t.co/oHbDXddl2y
Notable Free Agent WR Contracts in 2024 Calvin Ridley: 4 yrs, $92M Gabe Davis: 3 yrs, $39M Darnell Mooney: 3 yrs, $39M Curtis Samuel: 3 yrs, $24M Devin Duvernay: 2 yrs, $8.5M Marquise Brown: 1 yr, $7M https://t.co/Q5mOC0csJy
Calvin Ridley's #Titans Contract โช๏ธ4 years, $92M โช๏ธ$46.9M guaranteed at sign โช๏ธAnother $3.1M next March โช๏ธ$48M thru 2025 โช๏ธ3 years, $69.75M practical Cap Hits 2024: $10M 2025: $28M 2026: $26.75M 2027: $27.25M Full Breakdown: https://t.co/vRMH1Xc8BV
Calvin Ridley's #Jaguars Contract โซ๏ธ4 years, $92M โซ๏ธ$46.9M guaranteed at sign โซ๏ธAnother $3.1M next March โซ๏ธ$25M cash in 2024 โซ๏ธ3 years,
This would be nearly $69 million in practical guarantees over three years for Ridley, no WR's come close to that in terms of new money as far as I see. In terms of value after adjusting for inflation, the Ridley deal is right in line with what the Jags gave Christian Kirk. https://t.co/8lLHp5QBr8
#Titans Calvin Ridley, $92M base value $20M signing bonus, $50M gtd, salaries $4.49M (gtd), $22.49M (gtd), $20.24M ($3.02M grd at signing, skill, cap if on roster 5th day 2025, $30K per game active annual, $1M 5th day 2026 and $1M 5th day 2027 roster bonuses
Calvin Ridleyโs 4-year deal with the Titans has a base/max value of $92m and has $46.98m fully guaranteed in the first two years. Patriots had the means to match that if they wanted to
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.@GregABedard: Missing out on signing Calvin Ridley a 'blow' for the Patriots, but team likely decided that matching Titans' offer was 'not a smart move' ๐ฃ๏ธ https://t.co/XhKygPZOO7
"It's a stupid money, he has a top 10 [receiver] contract... I just think it got to the point where they're just like 'we're out, it's not a good move for us'" @GregABedard reacts to the Patriots missing out on WR Calvin Ridley ๐ https://t.co/MrXIzUwvyb
THE TITANS GAVE CALVIN RIDLEY $50 MILLION GUARANTEED???
Calvin Ridley Signing With Titans Has Domino Effect in Fantasy for Two Teams https://t.co/OuEKrIOyQM
#Titans HC Brian Callahan wanted WRs that make plays on the outside. Thats exactly what they got in @CalvinRidley1. Ridley's 768 rec yds on the perimeter ranked 5th in NFL on passes thrown outside the #s, almost half of Ten team total (1,666) last yr. https://t.co/d6zKXPwAWO
The Jaguars hoped receiver Calvin Ridley would feel loyalty to them after trading for him 16 months ago. But the free agent followed the money to rival Tennessee. https://t.co/JBhNjhAL7E
Calvin Ridley chooses Titans as next team in free agency surprise: reports https://t.co/CzrO3I3MC0
Calvin Ridley went right to the replies after signing his new deal with the Titans ๐ https://t.co/gLTMifJn1t
Calvin Ridley celebrates his new $92MILLION Titans contract by posting a photo of his daughter holding wads of $100 bills... and immediately going shopping to spend his new cash! https://t.co/19WsJQx8cp https://t.co/fDHPaDadNH
The Jaguars hoped receiver Calvin Ridley would feel loyalty to them after trading for him last year. But the free agent followed the money to rival Tennessee. https://t.co/JBhNjhAL7E
A 'disappointing' out come for the Patriots... @PhilAPerry and @tomecurran offer instant reaction and analysis following the news that WR Calvin Ridley is signing a 4-year, $92M deal with the Titans https://t.co/dm224zDmf0
Calvin Ridley signs with Titans; how trade quirk cost Falcons a top-50 draft pick https://t.co/RPFEvq2P5j
Patriots miss out on WR Calvin Ridley, who is reportedly signing with Titans instead https://t.co/eQaJ6rVfk7
With Calvin Ridley officially off the board, where should the Patriots turn their attention next in free agency? @PhilAPerry and @JumboHart break down what -- and who -- the team's 'top priority' needs to be ๐ https://t.co/3MgekD03Di
In the chase for Calvin Ridley, the Jaguars and Patriots had comparable offers before the Titans came in hot. That and more on the pursuit of the top WR in free agency, the unique stipulations that extended the process and the leverage involved. https://t.co/RPFEvq2P5j
"This was your, arguably, biggest need, he was the best player available, you had the cap space available..." @PhilAPerry and @tomecurran react to the 'disappointing' news that WR Calvin Ridley is signing with the Titans over the Patriots ๐ฃ๏ธ https://t.co/1IYK3yClLD
RIDLEY REJECTION #CalvinRidley Spurns #Patriots, Signs With #Titans https://t.co/38xl5BgJqz via @PatsCountryFN
#Patriots lose out on free agent receiver Calvin Ridley, who is reportedly signing a four-year deal with Titans https://t.co/gHRC1U9vx3
๐จ New Next Pats podcast is live! With Calvin Ridley officially off the board, where do the Patriots turn next? @mikerenner_ joins @PhilAPerry to break down some of the options the team can target in the draft ๐ ๐ง: https://t.co/YnlX0fUyMA ๐บ: https://t.co/bTR7fHUiPV https://t.co/bEdcn8V32k
Titans traded AJ Brown to avoid his new salary, but just signed Calvin Ridley... Ridley knows his worth though ๐ https://t.co/OjLdD2mn6y
Calvin Ridley said it's 'chess not checkers' in decision to sign with Titans over Jaguars https://t.co/PnMr6MTOKJ https://t.co/pmKLQS8mqp
The Jaguars and Patriots were vying for free agent WR Calvin Ridley with New England offering more money and Jacksonville offering no state income tax. Enter Ran Carthon and the Tennessee Titans who came with a 1-2 punch to land an excellent player https://t.co/0lmLj2D3tS
Calvin Ridley had 4 games with at least 100 rec yds last season and 2 of them were against the #Titans. H/T @ESPNStatsInfo Week 5 122 Bills Week 18 106 Titans<< Week 11 103 Titans<< Week 1 101 Colts >>3 Rec TD in 2 games vs TEN
New on @TheNFLWire: The Tennessee Titans were in desperate need of a No. 1 receiver, and they got one after giving Calvin Ridley a massive new contract. https://t.co/YxSNUujzZA
Last two games vs. the @titans? โ๏ธ 13 catches โ๏ธ 227 total yards โ๏ธ 3 TDs Now @CalvinRidley1 is headed to Music City! https://t.co/FOxUaxCc0Z
NEW from @PhilAPerry: Missing out on Calvin Ridley is a disappointing start to free agency for the Patriots https://t.co/fJgOp23r8d
Calvin Ridley Brings Explosiveness to #Titans, But is Not Without Concerns https://t.co/svM9agJg2P
Calvin RIdley to the Titans? Wow. The Titans are showing a shift in offensive direction. From Free Agent Frenzy @nflnetwork https://t.co/zjyhoXh52J
Updated our Fantasy Free Agency Tracker ($) for the Calvin Ridley news ๐ https://t.co/7JsfnEAftc
.@CalvinRidley1 is Tennessee bound โ๏ธ @Titans https://t.co/sMbkKNdRBA
Calvin Ridley eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving during his comeback season, leading the Jaguars with 8 receiving touchdowns. Ridley was more effective when not pressed, gaining an average of 2.3 more yards per target when not pressed versus when pressed. #Titans https://t.co/7J7DaxzJ5u https://t.co/SFDREN5noK
Calvin Ridley is a huge get for the Titans in so many ways, including the ability to lock in on an offensive tackle at pick 7. Ran Carthon has worked hard already to repair the offensive line and surround Will Levis with more playmakers.
The Titans needed a legit X iso receiver, and they absolutely got one in Calvin Ridley. Straight-line speed, route precision on crossers and overs, and the ability to beat press right off the line. And he ripped Tennessee's defense to shreds last season. https://t.co/7VQYiVbjCM
good for Calvin Ridley
Largest free agent WR contracts who signed with new team 2016-2024: Calvin Ridley (TEN) $92M Kirk (JAX) $84M Golladay (NYG) $72M Watkins (KC) $48M Garcon (SF) $47.5M A-Rob (LAR) $45M T Williams (OAK) $44M A-Rob (CHI) $42M P Richardson (WSH) $40M M Jones (DET) $40M
.@Rapsheet with the scoop on Free Agency Frenzy! ๐จ Calvin Ridley is officially headed to the Titans ๐จ https://t.co/UUPLAivF5n
Calvin Ridley just got a BAG from the #Titans. ๐ฎโ๐จ #TitanUp | #DUUUVAL https://t.co/JZpuQqj3w6
Former Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley had 209 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns in two games last season against the Titans. Ridley went over 100 receiving yards in both games. https://t.co/Dqgj1JalP1
From Free Agenzy Frenzy: A #Titans splash! Calvin Ridley lands in Tennessee. https://t.co/cujTEPx8jF
Calvin Ridley chooses Titans https://t.co/jwhtBrcqIS
Calvin Ridley: Landing in Tennessee https://t.co/1M3I68nlXx
Calvin Ridley is reportedly headed to Tennessee! ๐จ https://t.co/K3rGgpxHEm https://t.co/fnndqwvjl6
Calvin Ridley is going to the Titans ๐ณ What round should he be drafted in? https://t.co/fUuS8eHFbG
The #Patriots have reportedly lost out on the Calvin Ridley sweepstakes thanks to a surprise bidder: Tennessee. https://t.co/yY2hBTUcfa https://t.co/AwCLv2Kgm9
Suspicious Calvin Ridley passed up the Jaguars (-300) and the Patriots (+200) to take slightly less money to go with the Titans who were +1800 to sign him https://t.co/qNXh7oq4Kf
That's a big swing from Brian Callahan and the Titans at Calvin Ridley. Doing their best to help Will Levis succeed, no question. https://t.co/W5leDdC0cA
Stunner. Calvin Ridley to Tennessee. https://t.co/HPJozuIAwd
Hearing Calvin Ridley is now leaning towards signing with the division rival dark horse over the Jags based on the huge offer of $90M+. #DUUUVAL
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