What did Calvin Ridley eat before he got sick?

He ate a meal at a fast‑casual Mexican restaurant that serves burritos and bowls.

How did the illness affect Ridley?

The stomach bug kept him from training during the offseason.

Is Ridley now healthy?

Yes, he says he is feeling better and ready for the next season.

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Calvin Ridley recalls fast-casual Mexican meal before offseason stomach bug knocked him out

First publishedAug 1, 19:50 UTC

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Calvin Ridley recalls fast-casual Mexican meal before offseason stomach bug knocked him out

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Gastrointestinal issues have been in the news a lot lately (that's not a sentence I thought I'd type when I walked across the stage to receive my college degree), and now Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley is talking about a nasty offseason stomach bug he dealt with.The culprit?Well, according to Ridley, it was a meal that he had from a certain fast-casual chain known for slinging burritos, burrito bowls, and any other permutation of protein, rice and toppings your heart desires.STOMACH BUGS SURGING AS DOCTORS SAY CERTAIN TRAVEL ESSENTIALS COULD SAVE YOUR TRIPOn Saturday, a reporter asked him about an offseason bout with a 24-hour bug."Oh, yeah, I did," he said. "I've actually had that a couple of times in my life; maybe three or four times.

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Calvin Ridley, a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans, said he got sick after eating a meal at a fast‑casual Mexican restaurant during the offseason. He described the illness as a stomach bug that kept him from training. Ridley did not name the restaurant but said it serves burritos, bowls and similar items. He is now feeling better and ready for the upcoming season.

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Fans want to know how players stay healthy and ready for games. Ridley’s story shows how even a simple meal can affect an athlete’s preparation.

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What did Calvin Ridley eat before he got sick?: He ate a meal at a fast‑casual Mexican restaurant that serves burritos and bowls.
How did the illness affect Ridley?: The stomach bug kept him from training during the offseason.
Is Ridley now healthy?: Yes, he says he is feeling better and ready for the next season.

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