CINCINNATI (AP) Quarterback Desmond Ridder, who led the College of Cincinnati to a Faculty Soccer Playoff spot in 2021, signed with the Bengals on Sunday.

Ridder is coming into his fourth season and offers the Bengals one other veteran backup behind Joe Burrow. Ridder has performed in 25 video games and made 18 begins in earlier stops with Atlanta and Las Vegas. He has handed for 4,002 yards in his profession with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He additionally has rushed for 5 scores.

Jake Browning has been the Bengals’ quantity two quarterback the previous two seasons and has performed in 12 video games, together with seven begins in 2023 after Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist damage.

Logan Woodside was waived to make room for Ridder.

Cincinnati additionally introduced the signings of defensive tackles McTelvin Agim and Taven Bryan, together with heart Andrew Raym.

The defensive position signings are doubtless to supply depth after first-round choose Shemar Stewart didn’t report with the remainder of the rookies on Saturday, and Trey Hendrickson, final yr’s NFL sack chief, anticipated to carry out as he seeks a brand new contract.

Veterans report on Tuesday, with the primary observe scheduled for Wednesday.

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