Titans Retain Calvin Ridley on Restructured Contract

Wide receiver will remain in Nashville for 2026 season after initial 4-year, $92 million deal.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:09pm

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The Tennessee Titans have opted to keep veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley on the roster for the 2026 season after initially signing him to a 4-year, $92 million contract in 2024. Ridley, who missed much of the 2025 season due to injury, will remain with the team on a restructured deal that provides salary cap relief for the Titans.

Why it matters

Ridley has been a key part of the Titans' passing attack since joining the team in 2024, and his continued presence provides stability and production for the offense. The Titans are looking to build on a strong 2025 season and make a playoff push, so retaining Ridley was an important move.

The details

Ridley signed with the Titans in 2024 on a 4-year, $92 million contract that was set to run through 2027. However, the Titans could have saved over $12 million against the 2026 salary cap by releasing Ridley. Instead, the two sides agreed to a restructured deal that will keep Ridley in Nashville for the 2026 season. Across his first two years with the Titans, Ridley caught 81 passes for 1,320 yards and 4 touchdowns, though an injury limited him to just 7 games in 2025.

  • Ridley signed his original 4-year contract with the Titans in 2024.
  • Ridley's 2025 season was cut short after 7 games due to a leg injury.
  • The Titans and Ridley agreed to a restructured contract on March 14, 2026.

The players

Calvin Ridley

A veteran wide receiver who has played for the Tennessee Titans since 2024 after previous stints with the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tennessee Titans

An NFL team based in Nashville, Tennessee that competes in the AFC South division.

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What’s next

The Titans will look to Ridley and newly acquired wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson to lead their passing attack in the 2026 season as they aim to make a playoff push.

The takeaway

By retaining Calvin Ridley on a restructured deal, the Titans have kept a key offensive weapon in place as they look to build on their 2025 campaign. Ridley's production and experience will be valuable assets for the team moving forward.