Quarterback Desmond Ridder, who led the University of Cincinnati to a College Football Playoff spot in 2021, is returning to the Queen City after signing with the Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals are adding some experience and competition to their quarterback room. According to NFL Media, the Bengals are signing former third-round pick Desmond Ridder to compete behind Joe Burrow.

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to sign former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Ridder was drafted by Atlanta in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft out of Cincinnati.