Ridley named NFL’s rookie of the month

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) gains yards in the 4th quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept 29, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Credit: Bob Andres

ON THE FALCONS BEAT

By D. Orlando Ledbetter , The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Oct 4, 2018

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was awarded NFL rookie of the month for his performance during September on Thursday.

Ridley leads the NFL with six touchdown receptions through four games while leading all rookies with 264 receiving yards and 12 first down receptions.

Ridley has caught 15 of 21 targets.

Ridley was the 26th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.

About the Author

D. Orlando Ledbetter

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper, has been on the staff since 2003. Every day D. Orlando strives to provide inside in the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, the coaching moves, the offseason business moves, the draft and the games.

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