Falcons unlikely to receive 2nd-round pick from Calvin Ridley trade

Back in 2022, the Atlanta Falcons traded Calvin Ridley to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for two draft picks. Atlanta received a fifth-round pick in 2023 and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2024, which could turn into a second-rounder if Ridley signs a contract extension with the Jags.

Per the conditions of the trade, the team is currently set to receive Jacksonville’s third-round pick since Ridley topped 75 catches and 1,000 receiving yards this season. However, Falcons fans hoping to see that pick turn into a second-rounder shouldn’t hold their breath.

While Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke sounds like he wants Ridley back, Jacksonville can avoid giving up a second-round pick if the team holds off on re-signing Ridley until after the new league year begins on March 13.