Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley. Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Report: AFC team hoping to lure Calvin Ridley away from Jaguars

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 3/12/24

The Jacksonville Jaguars want to re-sign Calvin Ridley, but they reportedly have competition from at least one team.

Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported on Tuesday that both the Jaguars and New England Patriots are pursuing Ridley. Jones says there could be a “darkhorse” team in the mix as well.

Calvin Ridley remains the top free-agent wide receiver on the market. The Jaguars wish to retain him, and the Patriots hope to sign him. Sources say there could be a darkhorse lurking as well. Money will be interesting with a deep draft class at that position coming.

— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 12, 2024

This is not the first report we have seen linking Ridley to the Patriots, who have a huge need at wide receiver. They re-signed Kendrick Bourne to a three-year deal worth up to $33 million, but they have lacked a true No. 1 receiver for years now. Demario Douglas was New England’s leading receiver last season with just 561 yards.

Ridley returned to the field last season after serving being suspended for all of 2022 for a violation of the NFL’s gambling policy. The 29-year-old proved he is still capable of making a huge impact with 76 catches for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns.

The Jaguars signed one of the top wide receivers in free agency on Monday, but they would still like to bring Ridley back as well.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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