Calvin's statement speaks for him, and so when we got here today, we talked and put him inactive.' 'And it's going to remain personal on my end. 'Calvin's dealing with something personal,' Smith said. Īmerica is changing faster than ever! Add Changing America to your Facebook or Twitter feed to stay on top of the news.įalcons head coach Arthur Smith did not comment on Ridley’s status following Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers. Ridley missed his second game of the season on Sunday to deal with a personal matter, ESPN reported. “I want to thank my teammates, the entire Atlanta Falcons organization, our great fans, my friends, and my family for all of their support during this time,” Ridley concluded. “This will help me be the best version of myself now and in the future. “These past few weeks have been very challenging and as much as I’d like to be on the field competing with my teammates, I need to step away from football at this time and focus on my mental wellbeing,” Ridley said in a statement posted on Twitter. Atlanta Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley announced on Sunday he is taking a break from professional football to focus on his mental health.
