Calvin Ridley was noted as out for Week 8, and again it apparently has nothing to do with an injury.
The Atlanta Falcons released their game-day inactives, and Ridley’s name was a surprise addition. He’s going to miss Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers with what’s being deemed a “personal matter.”
In the second half of that game, Ridley took to social media and dropped a statement that he would be stepping away from football because of his mental health.
“I need to step away from football at this time and focus on my mental wellbeing.”
This is the second game this season Ridley has missed because of personal matters.
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He added last week, “For me personally, it shouldn’t matter because – mind your business. But in today’s world, yeah, I do (understand why people are curious why).
“To me, I don’t think it should. If I say it’s personal, it’s personal.”
In his five starts this season, Ridley has 31 catches for 281 yards and two touchdowns. His 9.1-yard receiving average would be a career low.
