Ridgeway (undisclosed) returned to practice with the Saints on Saturday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway suffered an undisclosed injury at practice Wednesday, but he was able to return to the field just a few days later. The defensive lineman is looking to secure a spot on the Saints' 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 season and being healthy ahead of the team's preseason opener against the Rams on Aug. 10 is a positive turn of events for the 26-year-old.

Ridgeway suffered an undisclosed injury at practice Wednesday, John Sigler of Saints Wire reports.

EDGE Analysis

Heading into his second season in New Orleans, Ridgeway has suffered an early setback. This injury could prove costly if it sidelines him for an extended period, as the 26-year-old is fighting for a backup defensive tackle role in what is a crowded depth chart. Ridgeway appeared in 13 regular-season games in 2024, tallying 15 tackles.

Ridgeway (oblique) is active for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway was sidelined for Week 9 against Carolina due to an oblique injury, but the 2022 fifth-round pick will suit up Sunday. Across six regular-season games, Ridgeway has logged eight tackles (four solo) while serving as the Saints' backup defensive tackle.

Ridgeway (oblique) will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway has not played more than 36 percent of the defensive snaps in any game this season, so his being inactive is not expected to have much of an impact defensively. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 10 versus the Falcons.

Ridgeway was traded from the Commanders to the Saints along with a 2025 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The addition of Ridgeway gives New Orleans some insurance on the interior of the defensive line, as starting defensive tackle Khalen Saunders recovers from a calf injury that could impact his Week 1 availability. Ridgeway appeared in 32 games for Washington over the previous two seasons, notching 55 tackles (30 solo).

Ridgeway had 31 tackles (16 solo) and one pass defense in 17 games in 2023.

EDGE Analysis

The 2022 fifth-round pick has started six of 32 games through two pro seasons, recording 55 tackles on 636 defensive snaps. Ridgeway is still searching for his first NFL sack and figures to have a rotational role again in 2024.

Ridgeway (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway was a full participant at practice Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday, putting himself on track to suit up in Week 18. With Jonathan Allen out, Ridgeway may actually start Sunday.

Ridgeway (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway was able to play through his foot issue in Sunday's loss versus the 49ers, so any limitations at this point may simply be maintenance-related. If he is able to practice in full Thursday or Friday, he'll likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Ridgeway (foot) will be active Sunday versus the Jets, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ridgeway has been dealing with a foot injury that he suffered last week, but he'll be able to play Week 16 against New York. The defensive lineman recorded three tackles in the team's Week 15 loss to the Rams.

Ridgeway (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fortier notes that Ridgeway suffered a foot injury during the pregame warmups. If he is ruled out, Phidarian Mathis will see more snaps at the backup defensive tackle spot behind Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.