Free-agent offensive tackle Will Richardson, who was a fourth-round selection in 2018 by the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been suspended for the first three weeks of the 2023 regular season for undisclosed reasons. In his four seasons for the Jaguars, Richardson appeared at right tackle, left tackle and right guard, with the bulk of his playing time coming in 2019 and 2021. The 26-year-old has only played in three seasons and appeared in 44 games, starting only five. Richardson re-signed with the Jags on a one-year deal last offseason, but he failed to win a roster spot out of training camp and was released. He did not sign with another team in 2022 after he was released by Jacksonville, and he was arrested on DUI charges as well.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that offensive tackle Will Richardson is moving to left tackle full time, with rookie Ben Bartch slotting in at right guard. Bartch was a fourth-round pick in this year's draft, but he should start immediately on Jacksonville's offensive line. Cam Robinson is the team's starting blind-side protector for quarterback Gardner Minshew, but Richardson will serve as a swing tackle. It's best for Minshew and the entire offense if Richardson is in a swing role instead of a starting role.
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