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Saints' John Ridgeway: Back from IR
John 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.
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Saints' John Ridgeway: Won't return in Week 7
John 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.
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Saints' John Ridgeway: Logs another full practice
John 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 New Orleans Saints officially remove him from their injured reserve list, veteran Nathan Shepherd should continue to see increased reps on the defensive line.
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Saints' John Ridgeway: Won't play vs. New England
John 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.
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Saints' John Ridgeway: Could play Sunday
John 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 New Orleans 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.
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Saints' John Ridgeway: Could be nearing return
John 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.
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Saints' John Ridgeway: Downgraded to out for Week 5
The New Orleans Saints downgraded John 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.
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Saints' John Ridgeway: Questionable for Sunday vs. Giants
John 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.
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Saints' John Ridgeway: Logs full practice Thursday
John 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 New Orleans Saints' home clash against the Giants on Sunday.
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Saints' John Ridgeway: Gets in limited practice
John 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.