Titans and Calvin Ridley Rework Contract After Injury-Shortened Season

Wide receiver agrees to restructure deal after playing just 7 games in 2025 due to injuries.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:38am

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Wide receiver Calvin Ridley has agreed to restructure his contract with the Tennessee Titans after an injury-shortened 2025 season where he played in only 7 games, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

Why it matters

Ridley was a key offseason acquisition for the Titans in 2025 but his first season in Tennessee was derailed by injuries. The contract restructure allows the team to retain Ridley's services while providing salary cap flexibility.

The details

The specifics of Ridley's contract restructure were not disclosed, but the changes are likely aimed at reducing his 2026 salary cap hit while potentially adding additional years to the deal.

  • Ridley played in only 7 games for the Titans in the 2025 NFL season.

The players

Calvin Ridley

A wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans who had an injury-shortened 2025 season, playing in only 7 games.

Tennessee Titans

The NFL team that Calvin Ridley plays for, based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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The takeaway

The Titans are committed to keeping Ridley despite his injury issues last season, showing their belief in his talent and potential to contribute when healthy. The contract restructure provides short-term cap relief while keeping Ridley in the team's long-term plans.