Sheldon Richardson Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 294 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- November 29, 1990 (32)
- Experience
- 10th Season
- Drafted
- 2013 / Rd. 1 / Pk. 13 (NYJ)
- College
- Missouri
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Sheldon Richardson News
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson on Tuesday. Richardson returns to Minnesota after playing for them in 2018, recording 49 tackles (six for loss) and 4.5 sacks in 16 games. The 30-year-old played the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns but was released to clear salary cap space. Originally a first-round pick (13th overall) by the New York Jets in 2013 out of Missouri, Richardson spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with Gang Green before landing with the Seattle Seahawks in 2017. Richardson had a combined 7.5 sacks in the last two seasons with Cleveland and should serve in a rotational role on Minnesota's defensive line as they look to improve up front after a miserable season in 2020.
The Cleveland Browns released defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson on Friday. Richardson was due more than $12 million this season, and he was no longer needed after the club recently signed pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney for essentially the same salary. Richardson signed with the Browns as an unrestricted free agent in 2019 and started all 16 games last season, recording 64 tackles, 4.5 sacks and one forced fumble. He was a first-round pick by the New York Jets in 2013 and was voted as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Richardson made the Pro Bowl in 2014 when he tallied 67 tackles (11 for loss), 21 QB hits and eight sacks over a full season. The 30-year-old should latch on rather quickly with another organization.
The Cleveland Browns are expected to sign free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, formerly of the Minnesota Vikings, on Tuesday morning. Richardson will reportedly sign a three-year deal on Wednesday when free agency opens. The former No. 13 overall draft pick appeared in all 16 games for the Vikings in 2018, racking up 49 tackles and 4.5 sacks. He will join Myles Garrett, Larry Ogunjobi, and Emmanuel Ogbah to form a fearsome front four for the Browns. Cleveland still has plenty of cap space available and should continue to be active in free agency over the next few days.
