Calvin Ridley Describes Airport Valet Dispute

Ridley told reporters he was returning from the Titans’ Week 9 bye when he went to retrieve his truck without the required ticket. He said he showed the valet his ID, completed a form and presented a picture of the vehicle, but the valet still would not release the keys. Ridley said he then took them from the valet’s hand.

He said the incident happened around 11 p.m. and that his family was waiting elsewhere at the airport. The valet wanted to see the truck’s registration, Ridley said, and he provided it after getting the keys. He then left with his wife and family.

Asked about an injury to the valet’s hand, Ridley said he did not know what had happened. He said the valet had yelled that Ridley broke his finger. Titans coach Robert Saleh described the episode as a minor miscommunication.

Ridley said he had not heard from law enforcement and did not know whether he would face charges. The Titans have been in contact with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. A report cited by another outlet said the valet wanted to press charges; as of Wednesday, it was unclear whether charges had been filed.

Ridley, 31, is in his third season with Tennessee. He has six catches for 91 yards in seven games this season, and the Titans entered Week 10 with a 1-7 record.