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Calvin Ridley — $92 million NFL star — reveals what happened during airport incident
Titans receiver Calvin Ridley said a dispute over retrieving his truck at Nashville International Airport began because he did not have the valet ticket. He told reporters he showed identification, a photograph and other proof of ownership before taking his keys; the incident matters because a valet reportedly accused him of breaking a finger, though Ridley said he did not know whether anyone was injured or whether he would face charges.
Ridley said the exchange happened late at night and that his wife later joined him to collect the truck. The Titans said they had contacted the airport authority, while coach Robert Saleh described the matter as a minor miscommunication. Ridley has caught six passes for 91 yards this season; the 1-7 Titans rank 30th in passing yards per game, and he was uncertain whether his role would change after remaining with the team past the trade deadline.
In short
- Ridley says he lacked the valet ticket but provided other proof of ownership.
- A valet reportedly said Ridley broke his finger; Ridley is unsure what happened.
- The Titans have not commented further, and Ridley’s playing role remains uncertain.
Explained simply
Calvin Ridley is a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans, an American football team in the NFL. Wide receivers catch passes from the quarterback and try to gain yards for their team. Ridley joined the Titans after playing for other NFL teams.
At an airport, a valet normally parks a customer’s car and returns it when the customer presents a ticket or other proof. The reported dispute concerns how Ridley retrieved his truck after he said he could not find the ticket. The issue matters because a valet reportedly said he was injured; Ridley said he did not know whether anyone had been hurt or whether he might face charges.