The Cincinnati Bengals have dipped into the free-agency market to add a quarterback to their ranks. The Cincinnati Bengals have reached an agreement with free agent quarterback Desmond Ridder, who brings NFL experience from stints with the Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals (practice squad), and Atlanta Falcons.

Former Cincinnati Bearcat quarterback Desmond Ridder is reportedly returning to the Queen City. After throwing for over 10,000 yards over a four-year career in Clifton, Ridder has reportedly signed to compete for the backup job under Joe Burrow, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Another former Cardinals, linebacker Jesse Luketa, who spent three years with the Cardinals and was drafted by them in the seventh round in 2022 out of Penn State, had a tryout with the Dallas Cowboys, according to Cards Wire's Howard Balzer.

The Cincinnati Bengals made a quiet addition to the roster in free agency just before training camp starts. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bengals signed quarterback Desmond Ridder. Ridder,