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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the Green Bay Packers released Desmond Ridder after signing quarterback Tyrod Taylor on Monday.
The Green Bay Packers answered one of their biggest remaining offensive depth questions Monday. The team signed veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to serve as the team’s backup quarterback during the 2026 NFL season.
That move gave the team five quarterbacks. So, it wasn’t shocking that the Packers elected to move on from one of the other three signal-callers, besides Jordan Love, who was previously on their roster.
But interestingly, the Packers chose to cut the most experienced quarterback of the three — Desmond Ridder.
“The Packers are released QB Desmond Ridder, per source,” reported NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on X.
With Ridder’s release, the Packers kept 2025 sixth-round quarterback Kyle McCord and undrafted rookie Kyron Drones. Neither signal-caller has played in the NFL.
Ridder is 8-10 as an NFL starter in his career. Over 25 appearances overall, he has completed 63.6% of his passes for 4,002 yards with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
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