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 |
Saints sign WR Parker, DE Richardson
The Saints signed WR Preston Parker and DE Jay Richardson to reserve/futures contracts on Friday.
Jets add DE Richardson, S Smith
The Jets announced Monday that they signed DE Jay Richardson and S DeAngelo Smith.
Seahawks add three to roster
The Seahawks signed three more players to their active roster on Wednesday.
Merling lands in Dolphins' doghouse
According to "AFC Whispers," Dolphins DE Phillip Merling is on thin ice with the Miami coaching staff, not only after an arrest for aggravated battery this offseason but also for his disappointing play on the field.
Raiders’ Richardson looking to prove he’s worthy of greater role
With training camp just a couple weeks away, Raiders DE Jay Richardson is out to prove he's not a one-dimensional player.
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.
