Chalk Talk: Will Ridley help fill void?

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That’s difficult to say, Wayne. When Taylor Gabriel missed two games earlier in the season, Riley Ridley dressed and did not play against the Vikings and then was inactive versus the Raiders. Javon Wims helped pick up the slack in a 16-6 win over Minnesota, catching four passes for 56 yards, while Anthony Miller had four receptions for 52 yards in a 24-21 loss to the Raiders. It may still be difficult for Ridley to get on the field given that he still has four healthy receivers ahead of him in Allen Robinson, Miller, Cordarrelle Patterson and Wims. When asked about Ridley Tuesday when Gabriel’s status for the game was still unknown, coach Matt Nagy was complimentary but declined to reveal whether the fourth-round pick would play against the Lions. Said Nagy: “Where I’ve seen him grow the most is with patience. It’s hard; these kids come from these big programs that are successful, the big fish in the small pond and it kind of flips on them. But he’s been a true pro. He’s trying to learn every day after practice. He takes advice. Very patient. I know it’s killing him, because he wants to be out there. With Taylor here up in the air, we’ll see what kind of chance this gives Riley.”