The Bengals thought enough of him to part ways with Logan Woodside, who served as Cincinnati's third-string quarterback and was on the practice squad last season. Ridder looks to battle for a spot on the 53-man roster behind Joe Burrow and Jake Browning.

Quarterback Desmond Ridder, who led the University of Cincinnati to a College Football Playoff spot in 2021, is returning to the Queen City after signing with the Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals are adding some experience and competition to their quarterback room. According to NFL Media, the Bengals are signing former third-round pick Desmond Ridder to compete behind Joe Burrow.