Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said the franchise would "absolutely" like to have receiver Calvin Ridley back with the team next year while also acknowledging they will eventually need a succession plan for quarterback Matt Ryan.
Ridley missed 12 games last season for Atlanta dealing with mental health issues -- not traveling to London with the club for their win against the Jets and then announcing on Halloween he was stepping away from football to work on himself.
Ridley, who had his fifth-year option picked up by the club in May, has not spoken publicly since leaving the team.