Calvin Ridley Injury Update Week 8: Will He Play Sunday vs. Cardinals?
Calvin Ridley is officially listed as questionable for the Tennessee Titans' Week 8 game against the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday at 1 PM ET due to a lingering hamstring injury. He missed Wednesday’s practice and has yet to take a full practice session this week, casting serious doubt on his availability. This hamstring issue has kept him off the field since exiting early in Week 6 against the Raiders. Calvin Ridley did not practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring issue, according to a post by Underdog NFL on X.
Latest Injury Report Status
As of Wednesday’s practice, Ridley was marked as Did Not Participate. Due to his hamstring injury. He was among eight Titans who did not practice on Wednesday, continuing his streak of missed practice sessions following the injury sustained on October 12. Head coach Mike Vrabel has not provided a formal update since then, but Ridley’s absence in practice is a major red flag for Week 8 readiness.
What Happened? The Injury Timeline
Ridley suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 6 game versus the Las Vegas Raiders on October 12. He exited early in the game, leaving quarterback Cam Ward without his top receiving option. Prior to this, Ridley had battled knee and elbow issues but never missed playtime. Hamstring injuries are notoriously unpredictable, and Ridley has missed the last game and multiple practices since. There has been no report of an MRI or definitive prognosis yet.
Will Calvin Ridley Play Week 8?
Given his continued absence from practice and history of hamstring injuries sidelining players 1-2 weeks, Ridley is doubtful for Week 8. Players who miss multiple practices before a game, especially with this type of soft tissue injury, rarely suit up. Expect him to sit out Sunday’s matchup, especially facing a tough Cardinals defense. Fantasy managers should prepare for his absence. Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) raised a concern on X, questioning whether there has been any significant update on Calvin Ridley's hamstring injury.
He Should Sit This Week
Playing Ridley with a hamstring injury, this lingering injury invites re-injury and further loss of playing time. Past wide receivers with similar hamstring injuries, such as in 2023, missed at least 2-3 games when risking early return. Given the Titans’ competitive situation, rushing him back could be a foolish gamble. He should prioritize full recovery.
Calvin Ridley remains questionable for Week 8’s Tennessee Titans vs. Arizona Cardinals game at 1 PM ET. His hamstring injury continues to keep him off practice as of Wednesday. The Titans will release the official active roster about 90 minutes before kickoff. Prepare for a possible sit in your fantasy lineups and have replacements ready.
Disclaimer:
This injury update is based on publicly available team practice reports and recent media disclosures as of October 22, 2025. Actual player status may change prior to kickoff; always consult official team sources for final game day actives. The provided fantasy football advice is for informational purposes only and not a guarantee of future performance.
