EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Thursday signed quarterback Desmond Ridder to their practice squad.

Ridder is rejoining Minnesota's locker room after spending part of September and October with the Vikings.

He was waived by the Vikings in October after providing depth in the quarterback room.

Initially selected by the Falcons in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Ridder has started 18 of 25 games played, completing 63.6 percent of his passes (374 of 588) for 4,002 yards and 16 touchdowns. He has rushed 78 times for 293 yards and five scores.

Ridder started 17 of 19 games played for Atlanta from 2022-23. He then spent time with the Cardinals (2024), Raiders (one start in six games in 2024) and Bengals (2025) before joining Minnesota.

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