Desmond Ridder joins Vikings' practice squad
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The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback Desmond Ridder to their practice squad. Ridder re-joins the team amid injury concerns, as J.J. McCarthy is in concussion protocol and Carson Wentz is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Max Brosmer is set to start if McCarthy is not cleared to play. Ridder, initially drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, has previously played for the Cardinals, Raiders, and Bengals. He has started 18 out of 25 games in his career, completing 63.6% of his passes for 4,002 yards, with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
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