Could an Alabama reunion occur in the Philadelphia Eagles organization with Calvin Ridley re-joining DeVonta Smith and Jalen Hurts next season?
Never know.
According to reports, Ridley—who played just five games this season as he battled mental health issues—reportedly wants out of Atlanta and both sides are looking for a fresh start.
Ridley, if traded, will reportedly have a "robust" market and you know Howie Roseman will get on the phone.
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Ridley, 27, was the 26th overall pick in 2018 out of Alabama, where he played with current Eagles Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith in 2017. Ridley was a junior, Smith was a freshman, and Hurts was a sophomore, as Alabama went 13-1 beating Georgia in the National Championship game where Ridley caught four balls for 32 yards and a score. Smith caught one ball for a 41-yard touchdown and Hurts had six carries for 47 yards, plus eight passes for 21 yards playing behind current Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa.
Ridley has one year remaining on his contract where he is due $11,116,000 in 2022.
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In 49 games with the Falcons, Ridley has been excellent, putting together an elite season in 2020 where he caught 90 of 143 targets for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns. Ridley has 28 touchdowns in 49 career games.
The Eagles currently have 10 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including three first-rounders—one from the Dolphins (currently No. 14), one from the Colts (No. 19-32), and their own (No. 19-32).
Philadelphia also is experienced with having talented players battle mental health issues, as both Lane Johnson and Brandon Brooks have struggled with that issue in the past.