Cap Cut Should Falcons Trade Calvin Ridl

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INDIANAPOLIS - receiver is at a cro sroads in his career. Entering a contract season, Ridley's status with the organization Nolan Ryan Jersey remains a mystery as the NFL Scouting Combine is underway here in Indianapolis.What will general manager do with Ridley? Although owner Arthur Blank hopes his star pa s-catcher will return, we believe Ridley will be moved for the right price.One reason it's best for Atlanta to part ways with the wideout via trade? It's cap space. Should the Falcons trade Ridley, it would save$11.1 million.The Falcons currently are that are over the cap entering the offseason at Zack Cozart Jersey the2022s $208 million number. Ridley's departure alone would put them back on the positive side and even give them a net profit of $3.8 million.Teams are always looking for No. 1 weapons and Ridley has shown the skills to be a high-end receiver. During the 2020 season, the 27-year-old recorded 90 catches for1,374 yards and nine touchdowns Felix Pena Jersey while averaging 15.3 yards per reception.Scroll to ContinueThe biggest roadblock to moving Ridley would be his cap hit and longevity on contract. Any team looking to add him would also likely be hoping to extend him.One team that would make sense Matt Harvey Jersey is the , who are expected to be active in the receiver market this offseason to pair with rookie quarterback . The Patriots currently have roughly $8.3 million in cap space, but the number is expected to expand following roster cuts prior to the start of league's legal tampering period of March 14.Other teams that are expected to upgrade at receiver include the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and Jonathan Lucroy Jersey Washington Commanders. All five franchise currently have at least $11 million in salary cap entering March.Atlanta currently owns eight picks in the 2022 draft, including three in the top 60. Trading Calvin Ridley could produce another pick - while saving money.