Titans Star WR Calvin Ridley Claims He Lost 15 Pounds After Getting “Severe Stomach Bug” From Popular Fast Food Restaurant [VIDEO]
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Calvin Ridley dropped some unexpected weight this offseason. The Titans wide receiver traced it back to one meal.
Ridley told reporters he ate at Chipotle and later developed a severe stomach bug. He said the illness hit hard and fast.
“Oh, yeah, I did,” he said. “I’ve actually had that a couple of times in my life; maybe three or four times. It’s not a good thing. It’s like a 24-hour thing, but it really puts you down pretty good.”
Insane: Titans star WR Calvin Ridley says that he lost ~15 pounds after eating Chipotle due to a stomach bug.
Chipotle’s stock lost roughly $1.5–$1.6 billion in market capitalization since this interview.
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The story spread fast once the press conference clips hit social media. Fans mixed concern with dark humor about the popular chain.
Calvin Ridley Details the Rough Experience
Ridley stood at the podium and walked through the timeline. He confirmed he felt fine heading into the meal. Symptoms arrived later that same day.
When asked about lettuce in connection to recent foodborne illness reports, he simply answered “Chipotle.” The room reacted with laughter and surprise.
He stressed that he is back to full strength for training camp. The weight has returned and he feels ready for the season. The Titans need their top receiver healthy.
Similar stories have circulated among athletes before. Food stops on the road or during travel can sometimes go wrong.
Calvin Ridley Recovers as Chipotle Claims Circulate
Some posts claimed Chipotle lost $1.5 to $1.6 billion in market value after the comments. Available data does not support a direct link of that size. Chipotle’s market cap has hovered near $47 billion in recent days.
The stock moved on broader factors, including quarterly results and ongoing sales trends. No verified reports connect Ridley’s interview to a multi-billion-dollar drop.
Ridley kept the tone light while describing a genuinely rough few days. He smiled through parts of the explanation. The honesty made the moment memorable.
Titans fans mainly focused on the recovery. Their star wideout is healthy and working at camp. That matters more than the temporary scale drop.
The story adds another chapter to the long list of athlete food mishaps. Calvin Ridley turned a bad meal into training camp content that no one saw coming.
