Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is one of the rising stars in the league at the wide receiver position. Coming off of a career-year in 2020, many expected Ridley to further rise up the wide receiver ranks with a strong campaign. That hasn't been the case. The Falcons star has been away from the team since Halloween, as he abruptly left Atlanta to work on his mental health. Ridley has appeared in just five games for the Falcons this season- and, as head coach Arthur Smith detailed back in November, the team had yet to receive an update on the status of their star wide receiver. Amid all this, NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche revealed shocking details on the relationship between Ridley and the Falcons, which could indicate the possibility of a looming trade.

 

NFL reporter Steve Wyche was asked if Calvin Ridley's future with the Falcons was in jeopardy- and he responded by saying that both sides could be looking for a fresh start with a potential trade.

The Falcons have seemingly been supportive of Ridley through his mental health issues, though the Alabama product's absence has greatly hurt a team that could have snuck into the playoffs this season.

It's unclear if or when Calvin Ridley will return to the Falcons, though the star receiver, still just 27, would command a large return in a trade coming off of a 1,300-yard season in his last full campaign.

It will be interesting to see what happens between Atlanta and Calvin Ridley.