BREAKING: Former Falcons Standout Desmond Ridder Announces His Return to Atlanta in 2025
The news broke like a thunderclap across Atlanta. Desmond Ridder, the quarterback who once led the Falcons to the brink of glory, was returning. Two years after his departure, Ridder made the announcement on a live broadcast, his trademark calm confidence shining through.
“I’m coming home,” he said, his words sending shockwaves through the NFL world.
Ridder’s departure in 2023 had been bittersweet. After struggling to adapt to a rebuilding team, he was traded to a contender, where he found moderate success. But Atlanta had never stopped rooting for him. Despite the ups and downs, his connection with the city and its fans remained unshakable.
In the announcement, Ridder revealed that he had signed a one-year deal with the Falcons, calling it a “chance to finish what we started.” He spoke passionately about his love for the city, the franchise, and the unfinished business he felt when he left.
Falcons fans flooded social media with excitement and speculation. Was this the move to reignite the team’s playoff hopes? Would Ridder’s return bring back the magic glimpsed in his early career?
At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, murals of Ridder had long been painted over, but it seemed his spirit never truly left. By the following morning, a new banner bearing his name hung outside the stadium, a testament to the city’s hope for redemption.
Training camp couldn’t come soon enough, and neither could the 2025 season.