Calvin Ridley stood out as an intriguing offseason target for the New England Patriots. The team’s long needed a standout wide receiver and Ridley offered a fit.
The Patriots instead watched Ridley walk to the Tennessee Titans on a four-year deal just months after DeAndre Hopkins also opted to head to the AFC South club. Hopkins now resides with the Kansas City Chiefs while Ridley offers a top threat when the Patriots and Titans square off in Week 9.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo highlighted Ridley when previewing the matchup while alluding to the interest New England showed in the talented pass-catcher.