Jacksonville Jaguars star Calvin Ridley is free to return to NFL action after being reinstated by the league on Monday, and released a statement after hearing the news.
The wide receiver was suspended indefinitely by the NFL in March 2022 after an investigation found that he had bet on matches during the 2021 season. The 28-year-old missed the entirety of the recent 2022 campaign as a result, but his reinstatement appeal to the NFL was successful.
Ridley lodged his appeal to the league back in February, and after a nervous wait he is now immediately eligible to participate in all team activities. It's a boost for the Jaguars, and Ridley confirmed he is "looking forward" to his long-awaited return.