Titans officially have a massive Calvin Ridley problem on their hands
The Tennessee Titans did not trade wide receiver Calvin Ridley prior to Tuesday's deadline. The Titans made one deal in the 24 hours leading up to the deadline, trading Dre'Mont Jones to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2026 conditional fifth-round pick. Ridley was long rumored to be among the available veterans.
It's not necessarily surprising that Ridley wasn't traded. He's on a bloated $92 million contract. Adding insult to literal injury, Ridley is currently dealing with a hamstring ailment that has sidelined him for multiple games.
A Ridley trade ultimately did not materialize. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi must now navigate the difficulties Ridley's contract poses while also having him return to the lineup following the Week 10 bye. The Titans officially have a problem on their hands.
Titans face a brutal Calvin Ridley decision after failing to move him at the NFL trade deadline
Borgonzi inherited Ridley from previous GM Ran Carthon. The Titans would have needed to eat a significant portion of Ridley's remaining salary to help make a trade take shape. It wasn't to be.
Ridley could be an offseason cap casualty. Releasing the former Alabama Crimson Tide wideout would create $13.7 million in cap savings, with $13 million in dead money, per Over The Cap. If Borgonzi designates a Ridley release as a Post-June decision, the financial savings increase to $18.7 million while minimizing the penalty to $8 million.
The Titans also need to ensure that Ridley's eventual return to the lineup doesn't stunt the growth of rookie pass catchers Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike. Ayomanor was performing well when Ridley was healthy, but Dike has really emerged since the Titans' No. 1 receiver went down.
The Titans must now navigate through the awkwardness of Ridley's return. Confirmed reports indicate the Titans were willing to trade their overpriced receiver. Ridley will remain in Nashville through the duration of the 2025 campaign, but he's not guaranteed anything beyond that.
Steelers Legend Hines Ward Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate Battling Parkinson’s Disease
In a city built on grit and loyalty, one of the Steelers’ greatest sons has reminded fans what the black and gold truly stand for. Legendary wide receiver
For Steelers Nation, Ward’s name carries a special weight. From 1998 to 2011, he embodied the spirit of Pittsburgh — fearless, relentless, and loyal to the end. A four-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion, Ward was known for his
“pit bull” style: a wide receiver who hit like a linebacker, blocked like an offensive lineman, and never backed down.
💬 “We went to war together — bruises, blood, and championships,”
Ward said quietly. “Now he’s facing a battle none of us can block for, but I want this jersey to fight for him — the same way we fought for the black and gold.”
Harrison, one of the most dominant defenders in franchise history, built his legacy the hard way. Undrafted in 2002, cut multiple times, and doubted by nearly everyone, he clawed his way into greatness. By 2008, he had become the
NFL Defensive Player of the Year, recording 16 sacks and delivering one of the most iconic moments in Super Bowl history — the 100-yard interception return in Super Bowl XLIII.
But now, at 47, Harrison faces a different kind of opponent. Diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s, he’s been open about the physical toll his career took — the repeated hits, the pain, and the adjustment to life after football. Friends and teammates say his condition has progressed but that his willpower remains unbroken, just like it was on the field.
Ward’s decision to part with his final jersey isn’t about fame or nostalgia — it’s about brotherhood. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Steelers Alumni Health Fund
, assisting with Harrison’s treatment and contributing to research on neurological diseases among former NFL players.
💬 “This jersey once carried the pride of Pittsburgh,” Ward reflected. “If it can now carry strength for a teammate who gave everything for this city, then it’s still doing its job.”
For fans, it’s a story that feels unmistakably Steelers: two warriors bound by respect, toughness, and love for a city that never forgets its own.
In Pittsburgh, brotherhood is built to last — and it never fades.
