Calvin Ridley Explains Weekend Incident at Nashville Airport

Details of the Airport Miscommunication

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley spoke to reporters on Wednesday to address an incident at Nashville International Airport. The situation occurred over the weekend while the team was on a bye week. Coach Robert Saleh spoke about it on Monday after the team returned, describing the event as a minor miscommunication.

Ridley provided his account of what happened around 11:00 p.m. at the airport. He went down to the valet area to pick up his truck while his family waited. His wife, mother, and two young daughters were waiting for him to pick them up after their flight.

Dispute Over Vehicle Keys

Because Ridley did not have his valet ticket, he was asked to follow standard airport procedures. Ridley said he showed multiple forms of identification and filled out the required paperwork. He even showed the attendant a photograph of the truck to confirm it belonged to him.

The valet attendant still refused to hand over the keys. Ridley responded by taking the keys himself. According to Ridley, the valet attendant yelled that he broke his finger during the interaction. Ridley then got into the vehicle, showed his registration to the attendant as extra proof, and drove off.

Police Involvement and Season Background

The Titans organization stated that they have maintained contact with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. As of Wednesday, Ridley said that law enforcement officials have not been in contact with him about the incident.

Ridley joined the team in 2024 on a four year deal worth $92 million. The veteran wideout has caught six passes for 91 yards across seven games so far this season.

What it means for the next game

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (NFL, Sun, 15 Nov): Tennessee Titans win 19%, Jacksonville Jaguars win 81%; projected score Tennessee Titans 18, Jacksonville Jaguars 27. Our safest pick: Jaguars to win.