Titans HC Robert Saleh Speaks About Calvin Ridley Incident At Nashville International Airport

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Calvin Ridley made the news during the Tennessee Titans’ bye week.

The team sat out Week 9 at 1-7 after a 43-36 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday. But their wide receiver still became a talking point.

News 2 in Nashville reported that Ridley was involved in an “incident” at Nashville International Airport over the weekend. The Titans acknowledged the airport incident involving Ridley in a 

“We are aware of the incident and are in communication with Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority,” the Titans said.

The team added they “will not be able to comment any further at this time.” 

Robert Saleh Calls It A Minor Miscommunication Ahead Of The Trade Deadline

Head coach Robert Saleh spoke about the matter on Monday during a Zoom media session. Saleh called it “a very minor miscommunication at the airport,” per Pro Football Talk, 

He added that law enforcement is handling the matter, which limited what he could say.

Saleh also said Ridley remains on the roster. He expects the team to “move on with business as normal.”

This comes at a bad time for Ridley. The Tennessean lists him as a potential trade option before the NFL’s deadline, which is this Tuesday. 

Ridley, now in his eighth NFL season, signed with Tennessee in 2024. He is in the third year of a four-year, $92 million contract. He has six catches for 91 yards in seven games this season.

The 1-7 Titans have struggled all year. Quarterback Cam Ward’s nonchalant pass against the Giants brought lots of criticism in September. 

Tennessee plays the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday.