Richard Seymour - #92 - DT
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 317 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/06/1979 |
| Birthplace | Gadsden, SC |
| College | Georgia |
| Years played | 13 |
| Drafted | 2001, 1st round, 6th pick by Patriots |
Raiders DE Seymour signs franchise tender
Raiders DE Richard Seymour, given the "exclusive" franchise tag by the club in February, has signed his one-year tender, the club announced Saturday.
Raiders trying to find best fit for new defensive pieces
There was talk last year about the Raiders considering a shift to a 3-4 base defense, and speculation about a move to the 3-4 returned this offseason as the team made personnel changes on "D."
Six players given franchise tag before deadline
Six players were given the franchise tag by their teams before the 4 p.m. EST deadline Thursday, including three nose tackles, two placekickers and one defensive end.
Raiders franchise DE Seymour
As had been rumored for some time, the Raiders on Wednesday put the franchise tag on DE Richard Seymour. The two sides have been discussing a long-term deal but if none results, Seymour would play the 2010 season at a ...
Raiders tag Seymour as expected
The Raiders want to get at least one more year out of Richard Seymour after having given up a 2011 first-round pick to acquire him, and that's why they used the franchise designation on him.
Seymour wants out of Oakland
According to our AFC Whispers, there has been no progress on a new contract between DRE Richard Seymour and the Raiders because the former Patriot doesn't want to return to the floundering franchise.
PLAYER NEWS
Seymour is on injured reserve for Oakland.|||||||
The seven-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle has not played since injuring his hamstring on Nov. 4.
Seymour is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.|||||||
The seven-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle has not played since injuring his hamstring on Nov. 4.
Seymour, coming off his seventh Pro Bowl season, has missed Oakland's last two preseason games while resting sore knees.|||||||
Coach Dennis Allen originally said Seymour had arthritis in his knees but later changed it to tendinitis.
Seymour has been ejected for throwing a punch in the third quarter of the Oakland Raiders' game against the Miami Dolphins.|||||||
TV replays showed Seymour catching blocker Richie Incognito in the side of the helmet with his left fist as they tussled during a play Sunday. The incident occurred with the Dolphins driving for a score that put them ahead 27-0.
Seymour is in the lineup at Minnesota after missing practice all week because of a knee injury.|||||||
He should help slow down Adrian Peterson on Sunday.
