[13] During the 2014 year, Richardson started all 16 games making 66 tackles, 8 sacks, 1 pass defended, 1 forced fumble, and 1 safety enforced. sheldon richardson.JPG. There was no gun charge since guns are legal in Missouri and Richardson was in proper possession of it. Upon a season - ending neck injury that starting defensive end Cliff Avril, the starting defensive line for the remainder of the season consisted of Richardson and Reed on the interior, with Frank Clark and Michael Bennett anchoring the defensive end positions. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. ©2020 The Athletic Media Company.
Former Players in College Update 2019. Browns first-quarter report card: New staff has team playing up to its potential. [10] He ran for his second career touchdown of the season in the Jets' week 17 finale against Miami. This is what Sheldon Richardson was hoping for when he joined the Vikings. NFL fans were treated to an absolutely electric Week 2, with perhaps some of the best quarterback performances we’ll see all year. "The NFL is a totally different beast to college," a fan wrote. Two other men and a 12-year-old were found to be in the car, all of whom smelled of marijuana. [30], On July 14, 2015, less than two weeks after receiving his suspension for failing the league's substance abuse policy, Richardson was arrested in St. Charles County, Missouri and charged with resisting arrest and traffic violations. [33], Gateway Institute of Technology High School, "2009 Missouri Football Recruiting Commits", "NFL Draft 2020 - Latest Draft News and Predictions", "Jets' draft pick Sheldon Richardson has long history of versatility", "Missouri pro day 2013: Sheldon Richardson, Zaviar Gooden steal the show", "2013 NFL Draft: Mike Mayock's top 100 prospects", "Spotrac.com: Sheldon Richardson contract", "More on Sheldon Richardson's Touchdown Run", "Jets vs. Dolphins - Box Score - December 29, 2013 - ESPN", "Sheldon Richardson has been fined for his role in altercation with Packers", "Jets' Sheldon Richardson banned 4 games for drugs", "Jets' Sheldon Richardson charged after driving 143-mph with handgun and 12-year-old in car in apparent high-speed road race in Missouri", "Sheldon Richardson rejoins Jets, says 'I'm coming to eat, "Sheldon Richardson's Contract Option Reportedly Picked Up by Jets", "Jets DL Sheldon Richardson suspended one game", "Debunking the myths surrounding the Jets' Sheldon Richardson", "New York Jets Looking to Trade Sheldon Richardson", "Seahawks trade kept Sheldon Richardson from Cowboys, Broncos", "Jets trade Sheldon Richardson to Seattle Seahawks", "Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks' depth chart: 10/01/2017", "Seahawks players ejected in 24-30 loss to Jaguars", "Vikings sign DT Sheldon Richardson to 1-year deal", "Browns beef up interior defensive line with signing of Pro Bowl DT Sheldon Richardson", "Browns rout Dolphins 41-24 in first game since Garrett mess", "Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns - September 17th, 2020", "Local NFL star busted for street racing on I-64", "Prosecutor explains why Sheldon Richardson wasn't charged for drugs, child endangerment", "Jets DT Sheldon Richardson spared jail for police chase case in Missouri", Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_Richardson&oldid=979698639, Players of American football from Missouri, Short description is different from Wikidata, Cleveland Browns currentteam parameter articles, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. He was the first defensive tackle to be selected in the draft. [24], He made his Seattle Seahawks debut in their season-opening 9-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers and recorded four solo tackles. On October 15, 2015, Richardson played in his first game of the season and recorded three combined tackles and was credited with half a sack on Washington Redskins' quarterback Kirk Cousins in a 34-20 victory. The Vikings hope the former first-round pick can shore up their defensive line that had trouble disrupting the Eagles in the NFC Championship. Head coach Pete Carroll named the starting defensive tackle along with Jarran Reed. [26] He started all 16 games, recording 49 combined tackles and 4.5 sacks. The Steelers went on to a convincing 38-7 win to improve to 5-0 for only the second time in franchise history. On the season he had 15 starts in 15 games and finished with a total of 44 combined tackles (27 solo), 1 sack, 1 pass defended, 1 interception, and a forced fumble.
These are cookies that are required to provide you with features or services that you have requested. However, for those fans worrying he may re-open his recruiting, Richardson’s facebook.com status should alleviate some of those fears. He was reportedly street racing in excess of 140 miles per hour before attempting to evade the authorities pursuing him. Richardson has also played for the Seattle Seahawks, and Minnesota Vikings. [17] On June 30, he was suspended one game for violating the off-the-field personal conduct policy regarding his arrest the previous year (see personal life).
On September 1, 2017, Richardson was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for Jermaine Kearse and a 2018 second-round draft pick. Defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson addressed the media via Zoom on September 10, 2020. On September 25, 2016, Richardson recorded five combined tackles and was credited with half a sack on Alex Smith, as the Jets were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs 3-24. Sheldon Richardson, a freaky-good athlete out of Gateway Tech in St. Louis will be heading for a California Junior College to get his grades in order instead. [6] He was ranked as the second best defensive tackle in the draft by NFL analyst Mike Mayock and was ranked as the third best defensive tackle by NFLDraftScout.com.[7]. It's unclear how Richardson suffered the injury, as he logged 54 defensive snaps during Week 4's victory over Dallas. [29], In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football, Richardson recorded his first sack of the season on Joe Burrow during the 35–30 win. 6' 3", 294 lbs, 2013, NYJ (1st Round, 13th Pick), Zac Jackson brings you the inside scoop on the Cleveland Browns with special guests on 'Civilized Barking.'. [18], After serving his one game suspension during the New York Jets' season-opener, he made his season debut the following week against the Buffalo Bills and recorded four solo tackles during the 37–31 victory. On July 25, 2013, the New York Jets signed Richardson to a four-year, $10.05 million contract that is fully guaranteed and includes a signing bonus of $5.69 million. On February 2, 2014, it was announced that Richardson had won the 2013 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, edging out Buffalo Bills linebacker Kiko Alonso by a margin of 23 votes to 19.[12]. Overall, he had 15 starts in 15 games and finished with a total of 62 combined tackles (38 solo), 1.5 sacks, two passes defended, and a forced fumble. In a week 15 game against the Panthers, Richardson became the first NFL defensive lineman to score a rushing touchdown since B. J. Raji did so for the Green Bay Packers in 2011. 2013: Rd … No ads, no pop-ups, no auto-play - …
He finished the season tied for second on the team with 75 tackles, a figure that led all defensive tackles in the Southeastern Conference. Wanting more out of the pass rush, Vikings bring in Sheldon Richardson. He was considered the No. On April 18, 2016, the Jets picked up Richardson's fifth-year option on his rookie contract that is worth $8.06 million for 2017 and is fully guaranteed.
Week 2 top performers: The spectacular Russell Wilson; Nick Chubb puts on a show. He was fined $1,050, received 2 years of probation, and was ordered to undergo 100 hours of community service. He also scored six defensive touchdowns on the year, as well, while adding 27 receptions for 541 yards and eight touchdowns at the tight end position. On October 8, 2017, Richardson intercepted a pass attempt from Los Angeles Rams' quarterback Jared Goff and also returned a fumble recovery for 20-yards during a 16-10 victory. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | [21] Before the beginning of the 2017 season, the New York Jets fielded offers from the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, and Seattle Seahawks. section: | slug: browns-sheldon-richardson-dealing-with-injury | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | [32], On January 26, 2016, he was found guilty of reckless driving and resisting arrest. 1 defensive tackle, and No. Signed to a three-year deal in the offseason, Richardson has been a positive influence. Missouri. The Jets' Sheldon Richardson, the NFL's 2013 defensive rookie of the year, roomed with Michael Sam at the University of Missouri. What I’m watching Sunday: Will Browns-Cowboys turn into a track meet? Get access to smart, in-depth sports coverage about Sheldon Richardson and the Browns from an all-star team of writers. [4] He recorded 88 tackles and 19 quarterback sacks, while adding seven fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles, and one interception. Kevin Stefanski and Co. have Cleveland rolling thanks to a dominant ground game and consistently winning the turnover battle. Richardson was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 29, 1990, the son to Michael and Zelda (née Robinson) Richardson. Derek Carr to Henry Ruggs was a hit in the Raiders' upset of Kansas City and Ryan Fitzpatrick was working his magic for the Dolphins. On March 16, 2018, Richardson signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings. This includes information about the number of visitors to the site, what pages visitors view on our site and how long visitors are viewing pages on the site. On March 7, 2013, he participated at Missouri's pro day and opted to perform the short shuttle and three-cone drill, as well as positional drills. [27][28] [14][15] He was activated by the team on October 12, 2015.[16]. In week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, Richardson recorded his first two sacks of the season on Ryan Fitzpatrick in the 41–24 win. Sheldon Adam Richardson (born November 29, 1990) is an American football defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). 20 team representatives and scouts from 17 NFL teams attended to scout Richardson, Zaviar Gooden, T. J. Moe, Kendial Lawrence, Kip Edwards, and seven other players. A loaded handgun was found beneath the driver's seat. I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" newsletter. All Rights Reserved. ‘I’m not supposed to be here’: How Sheldon Richardson exited the fast lane to become a leader.