Falcons' Calvin Ridley to step away from football for mental health
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley announced Sunday he needs to step away from football to focus on his mental health.
He made the announcement over Twitter after he was ruled inactive for Sunday's 19-13 loss against the Carolina Panthers due to a personal matter. It marked the second missed game this season for Ridley.
"These past few weeks have been very challenging and as much as I'd like to be on the field