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Former Alabama WR Calvin Ridley reinstated by the NFL

Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball versus Seattle Seahawks
Dale Zanine - USA Today Sports

A former Alabama wide receiver is back in the National Football League.

Calvin Ridley, a South Florida native, has been reinstated by the league after serving a one-year suspension.

His punishment stemmed from betting on games in 2021. Ridley had to forfeit his $11.1 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons traded him to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Ridley has an opportunity to do something special with Trevor Lawrence. As a former five-star prospect, he had two 800+ yard receiving seasons for the Falcons. Ridley exploded in his third year, totaling a career-high 90 catches for 1,374 yards. He posted nine touchdowns on 15.3 yards per reception.

RELATED: Calvin Ridley can apply for NFL reinstatement, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter

Ridley was a two-time College Football Playoff National Champion (2015, 2017) at the University of Alabama.

He is ready to get back to action in the pros.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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