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John Ridgeway III is 27 years old, born May 7, 1999. Ridgeway is 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) and 322 lb (146 kg). Ridgeway plays defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints (as of November 4, 2026). Ridgeway's 2026 salary is $2,865,000, under a contract through 2027. Ridgeway was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2022, round 5, pick 178, out of Arkansas.
John Ridgeway III at a glance
- Age27 born May 7, 1999
- Height6 ft 5 in 196 cm
- Weight322 lb 146 kg
- CollegeArkansas
- 2026 salary$2.9 million contract through 2027
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John Ridgeway III stats, last 2 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11 | vs Vikings | L 13–23 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 5 | vs Falcons | L 24–45 | 1 | 0 |
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John Ridgeway III contract
- 2026 salary$2.9 million
- Signed through2027
- WithNew Orleans Saints
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $626,667 |
| 2023 | $870,000 |
| 2024 | $985,000 |
| 2025 | $1.1 million |
| 2026 | $2.9 million |
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John Ridgeway III is on the New Orleans Saints, coached by Kellen Moore.
- BornMay 7, 1999, Bloomington, IL, USA
- Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Weight322 lb (146 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2022, round 5, pick 178
- Drafted byDallas Cowboys
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