Desmond Ridder was cut by the Cincinnati Bengals as they finalized their 53-man roster, opening the door for Jake Browning to back up Joe Burrow in 2025. Ridder’s late-August showing — 8-for-20 for 75 yards with a pick — underscored a brewing QB decision in Cincinnati. Browning is slated to back Burrow, while Ridder lands in the release pool, reshaping fantasy expectations for Bengals pass-catchers and the Cleveland opener looming on Sept. 7.