John Ridgeway (DT) — NFL transaction history: 5 moves

John Ridgeway

5 moves · Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints

DT · #95 · 27 yrs · 6-5, 321 lb · Arkansas; Illinois State5 yrs experience · 2022 rd 5, pick 178

John Ridgeway, a 5th-round pick in 2022 (No. 178 overall), has played for three clubs since 2022, the last of them the Saints, after a 2022–2024 stretch with the Commanders. Along the way: placed on injured reserve once, claimed off waivers once and traded once; most recently re-signed by the Saints as an unrestricted free agent on March 17, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Tue, Mar 17, 2026Unrestricted Free Agent SigningSaints
Tue, Aug 26, 2025Reserve/InjuredSaints
Thu, Aug 29, 2024TradedCommanders → Saints
Mon, Sep 19, 2022Assigned via WaiversCowboys → Commanders
Sat, Sep 17, 2022Waived, No RecallCowboys