Tennessee Titans Face Off Against Richard Ridley's Upcoming Team Clash
The 2026 NFL league year officially began Wednesday. Teams across the league are still making difficult roster decisions as they evaluate their depth charts. The Tennessee Titans are entering a new era.
Head coach Robert Saleh now faces the challenge of turning the franchise around alongside young quarterback Cam Ward. Wide receiver has been a major area of concern for the Titans, and the team made an important decision on veteran Calvin Ridley on Saturday. MORE: Tennessee Titans get huge update on quarterback Cam Ward According to reports, the Titans restructured Ridley’s contract, ensuring the All-Pro receiver will remain in Nashville.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) heads out for warmups before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. , Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
Speculation had grown that Tennessee could release Ridley as a salary-cap casualty. Instead, the Titans chose to keep him and convert 2027 cash into 2026 cap space. The exact amount of cap space the move creates has not yet been made public.
Ridley’s presence could also influence how the Titans approach the NFL Draft in April. The Atlanta Falcons selected Ridley in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, and he has experienced an eventful career since entering the league. While his on-field production has been excellent, many fans still remember his 2022 suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy.