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 |
Goodell to meet with Vilma on Monday
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The NFL issued a statement about last week’s ruling by an appeals panel that lifted the suspensions of four players involved in the Saints’ bounty program.
Goodell to meet with four players in bounty scandal
Roger Goodell and four players whose suspensions in connection with the bounty investigation were lifted by an appeals panel have agreed to new meetings.
Super Bowl prep zipping along in Big Easy
In less than five months, the Super Bowl will return to New Orleans for the first time since 2002, and the preparations are well underway.
Report: Vilma willing to meet with Goodell
Saints LB Jonathan Vilma is willing to meet with Roger Goodell, ESPN’s Ed Werder reported.
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The Saints placed LB Jonathan Vilma on the PUP list and re-signed WR Adrian Arrington on Monday, the club announced.
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Griffin shines as Redskins down Saints
Robert Griffin III began his NFL career by connecting on 19-of-26 passes for 320 yards and two TDs, as the Redskins beat the Saints, 40-32.
Saints add DE Smith to roster
The Saints announced Saturday that they had placed DE Will Smith on their roster.
Player suspensions from bounty case vacated
A three-member appeals panel vacated the suspensions of the players allegedly involved in the Saints' bounty scandal, Jim Trotter of Sports Illustrated first reported.
Ingram just a part of Saints' RB committee
While Mark Ingram had a quiet preseason, the Saints are brimming with confidence about their deep arsenal of running backs.
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Suspended Saints DE Smith releases statement
Saints DE Will Smith, who is suspended for the first three games of the season, released a statement on Thursday.
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Redskins S Brandon Meriweather will miss 2-4 weeks because of sprained ligaments in his left knee, head coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday.
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.
