New Orleans Saints
Jay Richardson - #97 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 280 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/27/1984 |
| Birthplace | Dublin, OH |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2007, 5th round, 1st pick by Raiders |
Cadet carving niche as Saints utility player
Undrafted rookie RB Travaris Cadet has shown a knack for helping the Saints in a variety of ways this preseason.
Replacing Vitt the next big test for Saints
The waters have been treacherous for the Saints, and another ripple with some boat-rocking potential will soon surround the club.
Saints owner Benson meets with Goodell in N.Y.
Saints owner Tom Benson has met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in New York to discuss matters concerning both the team and the league.
State police say no evidence of Saints wiretapping
Louisiana State police said that they have found no evidence that the Saints rigged wiring at the Superdome to eavesdrop on opposing coaches.
Saints' confidence in Lofton keeps growing
Even if Jonathan Vilma does return to the field this season, there will be a starting spot for free-agent pickup Curtis Lofton.
Vilma, league return to court; Judge does not rule
Saints LB Jonathan Vilma returned to federal court in New Orleans on Friday, as the linebacker seeks to overturn his year-long suspension.
No settlement coming between Vilma, NFL
No settlement will be reached between Saints LB Jonathan Vilma and the NFL before Friday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported.
Brown retires as a Bear
DE Alex Brown signed a one-day contract with the Bears Wednesday so that he could retire as a member of the organization.
State Police: Saints wiretapping probe ongoing
Louisiana State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says he still has an investigator working with the FBI on wiretapping allegations involving the Saints.
Report: NFL proposes reducing Vilma's suspension
The NFL has offered to reduce Saints LB Jonathan Vilma’s suspension from one year to eight games, according to ESPN.
Cardinals starting QB Kolb leaves game with injury
Cardinals starting QB Kevin Kolb left the Hall of Fame game in Canton Sunday evening with a rib injury.
Replacement officials to work Hall of Fame game
Replacement officials will work Sunday’s preseason opener between the Saints and Cardinals.
Saints CB Greer undergoes sports hernia procedure
Saints CB Jabari Greer underwent a sports hernia procedure, interim head coach Joe Vitt told reporters after Thursday’s practice.
Kolb to start Cardinals' preseason opener
QB Kevin Kolb will start for the Cardinals in Sunday’s Hall of Fame game against the Saints, head coach Ken Whisenhunt said Tuesday.
PLAYER NEWS
The Jets signed Richardson, a free agent.|||||||
Richardson was a fifth-round pick of Oakland in 2007, and played three seasons with the Raiders. He signed with Seattle in 2010 after being waived by Oakland, and played in seven games with the Seahawks. Richardson, who has seven sacks in 55 games, didn't play in the NFL last season.
Richardson was released by the Raiders on Saturday.|||||||
Richardson started much of his first two years in the NFL before being relegated to a reserve role last season. He started 22 games in 2007 and '08, but had knee surgery in training camp and never was healthy enough to return to the practice field.
Richardson got his first career start on Sunday against Cleveland, replacing Derrick Burgess, who is out with a calf injury.|||||||
Richardson has played two games this season in limited roles, getting one tackle and deflecting one pass. He should be more involved in the defense against the Browns.
