JOHN
RIDGEWAY
#95 -
DT
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’6’’,
320 lbs
Experience
2
years
Debut
Sep 18, 2022
Born
May 7, 1999
(25 yrs)
Bloomington, Illinois
Drafted
Drafted by Dallas in 2022 (5/178).
College
Arkansas
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Washington in 2024.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-28 |
Acquired from the Washington Commanders.
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The New Orleans Saints acquired defensive tackle John Ridgeway and a seventh-round draft pick in 2025 from the Washington Commanders for a sixth-round draft pick in 2025. |
| 2022-09-19 |
Claimed off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys.
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| 2022-05-12 |
Signed by the Dallas Cowboys to a four-year contract.
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News
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Rotowire
Wed, Aug 28, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Ridgeway was traded from the Commanders to the Saints along with a 2025 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Scouting Report
A college football nose tackle, he might fit better as a defensive end in the NFL because his long arms and strength can help him set an edge. He is physical but needs to improve as a pass rusher, where he is often knocked off-course too easily and ends up on the ground too often, to earn more snaps.
Long Range Potential: Rotational, run-stopping defensive lineman.
