Richardson (neck) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson is trending in a positive direction for Week 16, aligning the 30-year-old for a potential matchup against his former team of four years. The Missouri product has spent more time with the Jets than any other team in his NFL career, notching his lone Pro Bowl nod during 2014 while composing an eight-sack campaign for Gang Green. With an appearance against New York, Richardson would maintain a total of two game absences since the start of 2016.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Richardson (neck) may not practice this week, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stefanski did add that Richardson will be fine in the long term, and the X-rays came back negative. However, if the veteran defensive tackle doesn't practice all week, it's unlikely he'll play this Sunday against the Jets, who drafted him in the first round in 2013. Vincent Taylor and rookie Jordan Elliott are both options to start at defensive tackle if Richardson indeed sits out.

Richardson (neck) returned negative X-ray results after Sunday night's 20-6 win over the Giants, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson was forced out of Sunday's game in the second half with a neck injury, so at least encouraging to see that his X-ray results have delivered good news. The veteran defensive tackle is a key cog in Cleveland's run defense, so his status will warrant monitoring ahead of Dec. 27's game against the Jets.

Richardson (neck) will not return to Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson had one solo tackle before being forced off the field in the second half. As long as he's sidelined, Jordan Elliott and Vincent Taylor will be candidates to handle increased roles alongside Larry Ogunjobi on the interior of Cleveland's defensive lined.

Richardson had four tackles, one quarterback hit and a forced fumble in Week 13's 41-35 win over Tennessee.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson played a key role in accelerating the Browns' lead in the first half. He stopped the NFL's leading rusher, Derrick Henry, on a fourth-and-1 at the Cleveland 41-yard-line. That led to the Browns driving down the field for a touchdown. On the next series, he stripped Henry of the football, which Karl Joseph recovered at the Tennessee 21, leading to another touchdown and a 17-0 lead. The Browns were able to build momentum toward a 38-7 halftime lead and held on for their fourth straight win. Richardson has 47 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble through 12 games.

Richardson registered six total tackles, including one sack and two QB hits during Sunday's 10-7 win against the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson has been a rock for Cleveland's front this season, starting all nine games for the Browns while logging 3.5 sacks and a total of 38 tackles. The Missouri product has been enjoying an uptick in pass-rushing success of late, notching four QB hits over his past three outings after registering just two combined Weeks 1 through 6. He's second on the team in QB hits (six) behind Myles Garrett (14) heading into a Week 11 matchup against the Eagles. Carson Wentz has been sacked at a league-high rate of 3.9 times per game, while Philadelphia ranks third worst in the NFL in giveaways (17).

Richardson made seven tackles -- 1.5 for a loss -- and a half sack in Sunday's 37-34 win over the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson was a part of a crucial sack in the second quarter, as the Bengals were at the Browns' 11-yard line, but rookie quarterback Joe Burrow was taken down by Richardson and cornerback Kevin Johnson, forcing a field goal. With 2.5 sacks through seven games, Richardson is on track to reach his highest total since the 2014 season (eight), and his average of four tackles per game is a solid IDP floor as well.

Richardson (thigh) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old began the week not practicing, but he progressed to full participation Friday and is clear of the questionable tag. Richardson has played two-thirds of the defensive snaps through four games and has 14 total tackles and two sacks.

Richardson (thigh) was a non-participant during Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how Richardson suffered the injury, as he logged 54 defensive snaps during Week 4's victory over Dallas. Expect Richardson's practice availability throughout the week paint a better picture, but if he's forced to miss Sunday's game against the Colts, Jordan Elliott and Vincent Taylor would be in line for an uptick in snaps.

Richardson recorded four tackles, a sack and a pass breakup in Sunday's 34-20 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson now has two sacks through three games, and he sits just one sack shy of last year's total through 16 games. The 29-year-old has also played at least 61 percent of defensive snaps in every game this season. He doesn't pile up tackles, but the recent trend in sacks is encouraging for his IDP prospects.