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The Las Vegas Raiders struck out on a Matthew Stafford trade and decided to move on from a quarterback who was on the roster in 2024.

The #Raiders informed QB Desmond Ridder they won’t tender him as a restricted free agent, per source. The former Cincinnati star, Ridder has 18 career starts for Atlanta and Las Vegas. An experienced option now set to hit the market. pic.twitter.com/wVBwHMxdlE

The Las Vegas Raiders were dealt a tough blow after it was revealed that Matthew Stafford agreed on a new contract with the Los Angeles Rams. For a moment, it seemed like there was a real chance that the Raiders could pull off a trade for the Super Bowl winner.

Raiders make a key free agency decision on young quarterback Desmond Ridder, as they continue to look for potential answers at the position

The Raiders are not planning to place a restricted free agent tender on quarterback Desmond Ridder ... tender could have kept him in Las Vegas as an inexpensive backup. Originally a Falcons’ third-round pick in 2022, Ridder earned a starting job by ...

AFC West, missed playoffs Overview: It was a rough season for the Raiders, their first and only full one under head coach Antonio Pierce. While they won two of their last three games, the Raiders lost 10 straight at one point and missed the playoffs for a third straight campaign.

Las Vegas will need to go on to its next option at the position, but the depth chart will not include Ridder. Signed off the Cardinals' practice squad in October, Ridder appeared in six games (one start) for the Raiders last season.