The Pittsburgh Steelers have stepped back from pursuing a trade for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley after reports surfaced of his involvement in an altercation at a Nashville airport. According to Steelers insider Mark Kaboly, the team’s interest in Ridley faded following news of the incident, which reportedly involved a verbal and physical confrontation with a valet driver.
Kaboly wrote on X that the Steelers were “interested in WR Calvin Ridley but his recent ‘legal incident’ at the Nashville airport soured them on trading for him.” The details of the event come from a report by A to Z Sports, which states Ridley was allegedly involved in a dispute that resulted in an injury to the valet and that the valet sought to press assault charges. It remains unclear if any formal criminal charges have been filed.
Ridley, a first-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 NFL Draft, has played for multiple teams during his eight-year career. After spending four seasons with Atlanta, he joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2023 and then moved to the Titans in 2024. Ridley’s NFL statistics include 411 receptions for 5,769 yards and 40 touchdowns.
The Steelers were actively looking for a wide receiver addition before the November 10 trade deadline but ultimately made no moves. Ridley’s off-field issues appear to have deterred the team from making an offer, despite their earlier interest.
Pittsburgh still has options to explore among free-agent wide receivers in the coming weeks as they seek to bolster their offense. The team’s cautious approach reflects concerns over the potential complications tied to Ridley’s reported legal situation.
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According to Yahoo Sports.