Earlier this week, Raiders starting quarterback Aidan O'Connell was placed on injured reserve after breaking his thumb in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. As a result, the Raiders needed to add another signal caller to their roster.

The Las Vegas Raiders recently signed Desmond Ridder to add depth to their roster, and the former Atlanta Falcons player has shared a touching reason behind his decision to join the AFC West club.

It’s been a tough year for former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder. After an underwhelming 2023 campaign as Atlanta’s starting QB, Ridder was traded to the Arizona Cardinals for wide receiver Rondale Moore during the offseason.