Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley speaks about BNA valet dispute

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley spoke to reporters on Wednesday about a physical altercation he had with a valet at the Nashville International Airport over the weekend. The incident occurred late at night while Ridley was retrieving his vehicle. It is the first time he has addressed the situation with the media since the event.

Ridley explained that he took the keys from the valet after not having his ticket. He stated that he showed his identification and filled out a required form. He also provided a picture of the vehicle to the staff. Ridley noted that his wife and children were at the top of the terminal, while he went down alone to collect the truck at 11 p.m. He said the staff gave him the hardest time to get his truck and requested the registration. He gave them the registration after he got the keys. His wife then came down, and they left with the vehicle.

When asked if he cut the valet's hand while taking the keys, Ridley said he did not look at anything. He said the valet yelled that he broke his finger. Ridley said he did not know what happened during the exchange. Sources said the valet suffered minor injuries and contacted airport police.

As of Wednesday, Ridley said he has not heard from law enforcement on whether charges are being pressed. A Metro Nashville Police Department spokesperson said they are not involved in the investigation. Incidents that happen at BNA are typically handled by Department of Public Safety officers on site.

Head coach Robert Saleh called the incident a very minor miscommunication during his Monday morning press conference. Ridley is in his eighth season in the National Football League and is in his third with the Titans. The team picked him up in 2024. Through eight games with the Titans this season, Ridley has six catches for 91 yards.

The team had a bye in Week 9. They are home in Nashville this week, hosting the Jaguars at Nissan Stadium.