Calvin Ridley Suffers Season-Ending Injury in Titans Loss to Texans

Calvin Ridley suffered a significant injury during the Tennessee Titans' loss to the Houston Texans, which has now turned into a season-ending broken fibula. According to Music City Miracles, the injury will require surgery, and this means that Ridley has likely played his last game for the Titans this year.

Prior to this injury, Ridley had been the Titans' best receiver in the 2024 season, recording 64 receptions for 1,017 yards and four touchdowns. There were high hopes for his performance this season due to promising chemistry with quarterback Cam Ward, but his early season was marred by struggles with drops and a hamstring injury that sidelined him for three games.

His unfortunate injury occurred on his first and only catch of the game against the Texans. With Ridley's cap number for next year projected at nearly $27 million, cutting him would save the Titans just over $10 million, complicating their financial planning moving forward.

The Titans' loss to the Texans has also resulted in their elimination from the AFC South title race, as they now sit with a dismal record of 1-9. This leaves them with a slim hope of making the playoffs as a wild card team.

The best they could achieve this season is an 8-9 record, but even that would not suffice given the current standings in the AFC South, where the Indianapolis Colts lead with an 8-2 record. The loss and Ridley's injury emphasize the physical toll of the match, and they pose long-term questions for the Titans regarding their offensive strategy and personnel decisions as they attempt to regroup from a challenging season.