Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley shockingly stepped away from football earlier this season to work on mental health issues. Ridley's stunning decision caused him to miss the team's final 11 games of the season. Recently, NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche swirled the rumor mill around Ridley and the Falcons, putting the idea out there that the two parties desired a fresh start. On Tuesday, Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot spoke to reporters about Ridley amid the recent trade rumors, via the Associated Press.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said Tuesday he’s not ready to make 2022 plans to be without Calvin Ridley, the team’s top wide receiver who missed the final 11 games of the season while addressing mental health issues.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot spoke on the Calvin Ridley trade rumors, saying that he's not ready to make plans for 2022 without the talented wideout.

Fontenot added that nothing has changed in the Ridley situation, which has oddly gone on a long time without an update.

The Falcons general manager also made some interesting comments when pressed again on if the team planned to be without Ridley next season, saying that the organization has to be prepared for “anything” no matter what player is being talked about.

For now, the Falcons aren't planning on being without Calvin Ridley next season, though that could change depending on what happens over the next few months between Ridley and the organization.