Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 321 lbs |
| Birthplace: Bloomington, IL |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Arkansas |
| Experience: 5 |
Next Game
Now Playing
Share Video
Link copied!
-
1:08Alvin Kamara out 'a few weeks' with knee injury
-
1:52Malik Nabers Fantasy Football Value
-
1:07Is Jordyn Tyson a 'Do-Not-Draft' Player?
-
1:41Most Concerning Rookie Injury So Far: Jordyn Tyson
-
0:59Will Tyler Shough Take A Year Two Leap?
-
1:33Why Tyler Shough Can Take A Year Two Leap: Saints Built Around Him
-
1:40Why Tyler Shough Can Take A Year Two Leap: 2nd Easiest SOS
-
1:14Why Tyler Shough Can Take A Year Two Leap: Record Rookie Season
-
1:10Jordyn Tyson Dealing With Hamstring Injury
-
1:45Ashton Jeanty to See More Work in Passing Game
-
0:51Jordyn Tyson Showing Off at Saints Camp
-
0:44Great debut for Carson Beck, but what is his ceiling with the Cardinals?
-
9:19Preseason Players To Watch For Every NFC South Team
-
1:11Drew Brees Elected to 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame
-
1:06Can Jordyn Tyson Jump-Start Saints Offense in 2026?
-
10:551-On-1 Interview With Aaron Rodgers At Steelers Training Camp
-
1:16Top Free Agent Best Fits: Edge Von Miller
-
1:17NFL Training Camp Buying or Lying: Saints Will Have A Top-10 Offense
-
1:50NFL Buying or Lying: Saints Will Have A Top 10 Offense This Season
-
10:04NFC South: Bust Alert Players
This page may contain affiliate links. If you click and sign up, make a deposit, or place a wager, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Top John Ridgeway News
-
Saints' John Ridgeway: Banged up back
Ridgeway suffered a back injury during Sunday's practice session, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Ridgeway was able to finish out the session, but the extent to which his back is injured is unclear. The defensive tackle missed most of the 2025 season with a shoulder injury, only participating in four regular-season games. If the back issue is of a similar severity, undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan Michael Heldman may see an increased snap share throughout the preseason and into the regular season.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Re-signs with Saints for two years
Ridgeway signed a two-year, $6.2 million contract with the Saints on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Ridgeway was limited to four appearances in 2025 by a shoulder injury, notching 11 tackles (three solo) for the Saints. In four NFL seasons split between the Commanders and Saints, Ridgeway has contributed 81 tackles (36 solo). He'll likely continue to fill a rotational role along the interior of the defensive line for New Orleans.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Back from IR
Ridgeway (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
After suffering a pectoral injury in mid-August, Ridgeway has been sidelined all season. He has practiced in full for most of October and should be set for a Week 8 season debut against Tampa Bay.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Won't return in Week 7
Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
Ridgeway has been practicing in full for the last two weeks, but he still hasn't been deemed ready to return and remains on injured reserve. He appears to have a good chance to return in Week 8 against the Buccaneers and should have a rotational role along the defensive line.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Saints' John Ridgeway: Logs another full practice
Ridgeway (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Ridgeway practiced in full all week last week before ultimately sitting out in Week 6, so while his activity is a promising sign, it's still no guarantee he'll suit up in Week 7. Until the Saints officially remove him from their injured reserve list, veteran Nathan Shepherd should continue to see increased reps on the defensive line.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Won't play vs. New England
Ridgeway (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Ridgeway drew the questionable tag for Sunday's contest after three consecutive full practices, but the fourth-year defensive tackle will need to wait until at least Week 7 against the Bears on Sunday, Oct. 19 to make his 2025 debut. The 2022 fifth-rounder opened the season on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury that he sustained during training camp in late July.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Saints' John Ridgeway: Could play Sunday
Ridgeway (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
The Arkansas product logged three consecutive full practice sessions this week but must still be activated to the Saints' active roster in order to play Sunday. Ridgeway logged 251 defensive snaps across 13 appearances in 2024, recording 15 total tackles and one pass defended. If he's activated in time to suit up for the Week 6 matchup, he's likely to play a reserve role on the Saints' defensive line.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Could be nearing return
Ridgeway (shoulder) practiced fully Wednesday.
Ridgeway has been on injured reserve since late August and is eligible to return as soon as he's healthy. A full practice is a step in the right direction, but he'll need to be activated from injured reserve before he can return to game action.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Downgraded to out for Week 5
The Saints downgraded Ridgeway (shoulder) to out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Ridgeway remains on injured reserve, so his 2025 season debut will have to wait at least another week. His 21-day practice window was opened by New Orleans on Wednesday.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Questionable for Sunday vs. Giants
Ridgeway (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Giants.
Ridgeway was a full participant at practice both Thursday and Friday, so he may be on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation. If he's able to suit up for the first time in 2025 in Week 5, he projects to fill a rotational role on the defensive line.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Logs full practice Thursday
Ridgeway (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Ridgeway opened the season on injured reserve due to a pectoral injury he suffered during training camp in mid-August. His 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and while he was able to practice in full Thursday, that doesn't guarantee that he'll be activated from IR ahead of the Saints' home clash against the Giants on Sunday.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Gets in limited practice
Ridgeway (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Ridgeway remains on injured reserve but was designated for return Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. He's missed the first four games of the season. Ridgeway appeared in 13 regular-season games last season, logging 15 tackles (eight solo) on just 264 defensive snaps.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Saints' John Ridgeway: Sent to injured reserve
The Saints placed Ridgeway (pectoral) on injured reserve Tuesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
The move will be made official following the cutdown deadline later Tuesday afternoon, allowing Ridgeway the opportunity to return after missing the required four regular-season games. Ridgeway appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Saints last season, logging 15 tackles (eight solo) and one pass breakup.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Saints' John Ridgeway: Dealing with pectoral injury
Ridgeway is currently working through a pectoral injury, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Ridgeway had just returned to practice a couple of weeks ago after having been dealing with an undisclosed injury earlier in the summer but is now sidelined once again. He recorded 15 tackles (eight solo) across 13 games with the Saints last season and is competing for a spot as a backup defensive tackle on the team's final roster.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Returns to practice
Ridgeway (undisclosed) returned to practice with the Saints on Saturday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Ridgeway suffered an undisclosed injury at practice Wednesday, but he was able to return to the field just a few days later. The defensive lineman is looking to secure a spot on the Saints' 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 season, and being healthy ahead of the team's preseason opener against the Rams on Aug. 10 is a positive turn of events for the 26-year-old.
... See More ... See Less -
Saints' John Ridgeway: Suffers injury
Ridgeway suffered an undisclosed injury at practice Wednesday, John Sigler of Saints Wire reports.
Heading into his second season in New Orleans, Ridgeway has suffered an early setback. This injury could prove costly if it sidelines him for an extended period, as the 26-year-old is fighting for a backup defensive tackle role in what is a crowded depth chart. Ridgeway appeared in 13 regular-season games in 2024, tallying 15 tackles.
... See More ... See Less
