Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley was involved in an 'incident' at Nashville International Airport over the team's bye weekend, and the club confirmed that something occurred, CBS Sports reported, citing WKRN.
The Titans said, 'We are aware of the incident and are in communication with Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. We will not be able to comment any further at this time.'
On Monday, head coach Robert Saleh said, 'With regards to Calvin, we're aware of everything that's happening. From my understanding, it was a very minor miscommunication at the airport. Unfortunately, the law enforcements have it, and that's as far as I can go on commenting.'
The report noted the timing, with Ridley already a subject of trade talk. He had played 52.8 percent of offensive snaps and, in seven games, had six catches for 91 yards. ESPN had reported he could be had for a late-round pick. Carnell Tate, Wan'Dale Robinson, Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike had been the top four receivers for quarterback Cam Ward, according to the story.
Ridley signed a four-year, $92 million contract with Tennessee in 2024 after a season in Jacksonville, caught 64 passes for 1,017 yards and four touchdowns in his first Titans season, then broke his fibula in November of the following year. He turns 32 next month and has three 1,000-yard seasons, the report said.
The CBS account did not describe the alleged airport confrontation beyond the team's statement and Saleh's remarks.
Sources: CBS Sports