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Falcons WR Calvin Ridley says he will 'step away from football' indefinitely

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley announced Sunday on Twitter that he's stepping away from football indefinitely for his "mental well-being" after he was made inactive on Sunday.

Ridley's name was a surprise addition to the Falcons' game-day inactives. He missed Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers with was called a "personal matter."

This is the second game this season Ridley has missed with such a designation. He did not make the trip to London and sat out the team's Week 5 win over the New York Jets there.