The Cardinals have their veteran backup QB, and did not must commerce a draft decide to do it.
With Kirk Cousins now in Atlanta, the Falcons dealt former starter Desmond Ridder to the Cardinals on Thursday in alternate for extensive receiver Rondale Moore, giving every a recent begin and opening alternative for soon-to-re-sign unique rights free agent Greg Dortch within the wideout room. The commerce is pending each Ridder and Moore passing physicals.
Ridder joins second-year man Clayton Tune to compete for the suitable to again up Kyler Murray.
In two seasons with the Falcons, Ridder began 17 video games, profitable eight of them. In his profession he has accomplished 322 of 503 passes for 3,544 yards, 14 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a passer ranking of 84.1.
Moore by no means fairly discovered a constant position with the Cardinals over two totally different teaching staffs. He made a handful of explosive performs in his three seasons, and completed with 135 receptions for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns. He additionally had 178 yards speeding final season on 28 carries. He’ll get an opportunity for a recent begin with Cousins in Atlanta.
Moore’s departure will assist Dortch (and no matter extensive receiver the Cardinals find yourself drafting.) Ridder, in the meantime, can have the expertise benefit over Tune, who began one recreation as a rookie and struggled.
Ridder additionally is not costly; he’s due $1.2 million this season and $1.3 million in 2025 as he performs out his rookie contract.