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Packers trade for star WR with 5,647 career receiving yards to pair with Romeo Doubs ahead of the Bengals game

Green Bay, WI — Coming out of their Week 5 bye, the Green Bay Packers (2–1–1) have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to acquire Calvin Ridley, a veteran wide receiver with 5,647 career receiving yards, pending a routine medical before any official announcement. The move is designed to slot Ridley alongside Romeo Doubs and add immediate punch to the offense before Week 6 at the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Packers have scored at a strong clip but have lacked a steady week-to-week WR1. Tucker Kraft currently leads the team in catches and yards, Jayden Reed remains on the return timeline, and rookie Matthew Golden is still developing. Ridley’s arrival—an accomplished route-runner who separates on intermediate and deep concepts (deep outs, comebacks, corners, and overs off play-action)—should let head coach Matt LaFleur widen the playbook, stress coverages, and open space for Doubs on the opposite boundary and for Kraft down the seam.

Tactically, Ridley projects as the X receiver, a trusted option on 3rd-and-medium and a perimeter threat who can win outside the numbers. In the red zone, his gravity can free back-shoulder throws to Doubs or seam routes for Kraft. That makes the Week 6 trip to Cincinnati an instant barometer: if the Bengals roll coverage toward Ridley, Green Bay can unlock more RPO looks, the run game, and shot plays off play-action.

From a procedural standpoint, this remains an agreement in principle: core terms are understood per sources, but everything becomes official only after Ridley completes his physical. Financially, the framework is expected to keep Green Bay’s cap flexibility intact for the stretch run; details of the compensation will be clarified upon successful completion of medicals.

Chiefs Fan-Favourite WR Faces Family Tragedy After Week 5 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is mourning a devastating personal loss following the team’s Week 5 matchup, as his cousin Justin Fuller, a respected military-trained skydiving instructor, died in a tragic tandem jump accident near Nashville. Fuller, 35, was fatally injured after becoming separated from his parachute harness mid-air during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was later rescued by firefighters. Police confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department called it “one of the most complex high-angle rescues in recent years,” commending its personnel for the effort. Justin Fuller, known by the nickname "Spidey," died after a tandem skydiving jump went wrong on Oct. 4, 2025, near Nashville, Tennessee.  (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey ) Fuller, known affectionately as “Spidey,” had completed more than 5,000 jumps and trained U.S. military personnel in advanced aerial maneuvers. Friends described him as “fearless, focused, and committed to lifting others higher — both in life and in the air.” Rice, who grew up admiring his cousin’s discipline and sense of purpose, has long credited that example with shaping his mental toughness and leadership on the field. A relative told local media, “Justin taught Rashee that strength isn’t being unbreakable — it’s standing firm when life hits hardest. That’s exactly how Rashee lives and plays today.” As a featured target in the Chiefs’ offense, Rice has earned complete trust for his short-to-intermediate separation, yards-after-catch power (YAC), and chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Coaches describe him as “calm, focused, and mature beyond his years,” a disciplined route-runner who finds tight windows in the red zone. Through Week 5 of the 2025 season, Rice has no registered game statistics as he serves a league-issued six-game suspension to start the regular season; major stat services list no 2025 game logs to date.  The Kansas City Chiefs have provided time and private support for Rice and his family, ensuring he can grieve without team-related obligations. Teammates have stood beside him, honoring both his resilience and his family’s tradition of service. The FAA is investigating the incident, while messages commemorating “Spidey” continue to spread nationwide.“He taught others to fly — now he flies higher than all of us,” one tribute read. Rice kept his public remarks brief before leaving in the embrace of teammates:“Spidey always told me not to fear the height — only the moment you forget to look down and pull someone else up with you. This week, I’m playing for him.”