A former Ohio college star will not make the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 roster.

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The team released UC Bearcat and former third-round draft pick Desmond Ridder.

He was drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.

Ridder started the Bengals’ last preseason game on Saturday against Indianapolis. He went 8-of-20 for 75 yards and an interception.

Jake Browning will back up starting quarterback Joe Burrow.

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Ridder was one of 19 players released or waived as Cincinnati finalized its 53-man roster.

The following players were let go:

• LS Cal Adomitis
• OT Devin Cochran
• OT Andrew Coker
• OT Caleb Etienne (Waived/Injured)
• DE Raymond Johnson III
• S Jaylen Key
• G Jaxson Kirkland
• CB Bralyn Lux
• WR Jamoi Mayes
• TE Tanner McLachlan (Waived/Injured)
• C Seth McLaughlin
• HB Kendall Milton
• WR Jordan Moore
• LB Maema Njongmeta
• WR Kendric Pryor
• QB Desmond Ridder
• DE Isaiah Thomas
• G Cordell Volson (Waived/Injured)
• WR Isaiah Williams

The Bengals open the 2025 season on Sept. 7 at Cleveland.

Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

Visit this websiteto see the Bengals’ full 53-man roster.

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