Latest Calvin Ridley News

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr., the 23rd overall draft pick, signs a 4-year deal worth roughly $14.6M

Jun. 07, 2024 17:15 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Receiver Brian Thomas Jr., the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft, signed his rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday. Thomas was slated to get a four-year deal worth $14.6 million under the NFL’s rookie slotting system. The contract...

On paper, vets see the Titans' receivers among their best group yet in the NFL

Jun. 04, 2024 18:25 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — DeAndre Hopkins is a three-time All-Pro wide receiver who built a strong connection with a rookie quarterback last season. Calvin Ridley turned his big season into a nice, new contract. And there's also Tyler Boyd, a proven slot threat who knows new...

Brian Callahan leaning on lots of Cincy ties as he works to turn around the Titans

May. 29, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Hiring Brian Callahan as Tennessee's new head coach meant the Titans would look different this season. Signing cornerback Chidobe Awuzie and wide receiver Tyler Boyd filled key needs for Tennessee with the players also able to spread Callahan’s approach...

Will Levis sees the Titans' offseason additions as proof team wants to win now

May. 09, 2024 17:26 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans quarterback Will Levis couldn't be happier at seeing all the new teammates Tennessee has added this offseason both through free agency and the NFL draft. The Titans not only hired an offensive-minded coach in Brian Callahan, general manager Ran...

Jaguars select LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. in the NFL draft, giving QB Trevor Lawrence a big target

Apr. 26, 2024 00:27 AM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Brian Thomas Jr. grew up idolizing former Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones, mostly because they had similar body types. The Jacksonville Jaguars would welcome Thomas coming close to Jones' pro production. Jacksonville traded down six...

Dropping the ball: Jags hope to end decades of ineptitude when it comes to drafting receivers early

Apr. 18, 2024 14:09 PM EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have been mostly inept at drafting wide receivers. They've repeatedly dropped the ball. They have selected nine wideouts over the first three rounds of the NFL draft in three decades of existence, and only two of...

The Titans go into the NFL draft flexible at No. 7 with lots of needs to fill

Apr. 18, 2024 14:08 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have been among the league's biggest spenders in free agency, and they still won't be able to fill all the remaining holes with only seven selections in this NFL draft. Neither general manager Ran Carthon nor first-year head coach Brian...