Barry Richardson - #79 - T
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 319 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/15/1986 |
| Birthplace | Mount Pleasant, SC |
| College | Clemson |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 6th round, 4th pick by Chiefs |
Offensive tackle looking like potential weak link for Rams
With Rodger Saffold and Jason Smith struggling to hold their own against the Rams' starting DEs in training camp, offensive tackle is a major concern.
Rams add LB Haggan, OT Richardson
The Rams signed veteran free agents LB Mario Haggan and OT Barry Richardson, the team announced Tuesday.
Chiefs-Bears matchup of the day: Thursday
Bears DE Julius Peppers has the strength to win battles against Chiefs OLT Branden Albert.
Chiefs' O-line struggling at the wrong time
As the Chiefs enter the toughest stretch of their season with five consecutive games against 2010 playoff teams in Weeks 11-15, QB Matt Cassel cannot be pleased with the way his offensive line is playing.
Chiefs re-sign OT Richardson
OT Barry Richardson signed his restricted free-agent tender on Monday and will report to Chiefs training camp soon.
Pioli unlikely to change draft strategy regarding OT spot
When the Chiefs pick at No. 21 overall in April's draft, it would make sense that they would be looking at offensive tackle, but Kansas City brass might not feel the same way.
Chiefs offer tenders to three
The Chiefs have assigned tenders to DE Wallace Gilberry, CB Brandon Carr and OT Barry Richardson.
Chiefs in serious need of ORT overhaul
With their season coming to an abrupt end after getting throttled by the Ravens in their playoff opener, the Chiefs can now look ahead to areas they need to upgrade this offseason, including right tackle, where Barry Richardson started this ...
O-line the Chiefs' unsung heroes
It has taken a team effort for the Chiefs to shockingly jump out to a 3-0 start, but the unsung heroes of the team's league-best running game have been the offensive linemen.
PLAYER NEWS
Richardson was cleared of a concussion after leaving the game against the New England Patriots.|||||||
Richardson was hurt in the fourth quarter and was cleared to return to Sunday's game.
Richardson has signed his restricted free agent tender with the Kansas City Chiefs,|||||||
Kansas City had placed a second-round tender on Richardson, who started 16 games in a breakthrough year for the Chiefs last season. He filled in at right tackle after Ryan O'Callaghan hurt his groin in the preseason and also started once at left tackle in place of an injured Branden Albert.
The Kansas City Chiefs have promoted Richardson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and released linebacker Justin Rogers.|||||||
Richardson played six games for the Chiefs last season and was added to the practice squad after being waived out of training camp. He will provide depth against Washington on Sunday with starting left tackle Branden Albert out with an ankle injury.
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Richardson to a three-year contract on Wednesday.|||||||
The Chiefs selected Richardson with the first of two sixth-round picks in this year's NFL draft. Terms of the deal were not released. Richardson, a 6-foot-6, 319-pound lineman, played in 49 games at Clemson, including 45 starts in four years. He earned first-team All-ACC honors the last two seasons.
