The Atlanta Falcons are trading quarterback Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore, a source told Sports Illustrated‘s Albert Breer.
Ridder became expendable after the Falcons signed free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal to become the franchise’s new starting quarterback. For Ridder, it’s an opportunity for a fresh start in a new situation behind starter Kyler Murray in Arizona.
Ridder is entering just his third season as a pro, and made 17 starts with the Falcons. He completed 64.0% of his passes for 3,544 yards and 14 touchdowns to 12 interceptions in his two seasons.