Sheldon Richardson IL/DT FA Mon 9/10/18 2:43 PM
Sheldon Richardson
IL/DT FA
Richardson had six total tackles, 0.5 sacks and three QB hits in Sunday's win over the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson had an impressive debut with the Vikings as he provided a strong interior pass rush that included five QB hurries (according to Pro Football Focus). Opposing offensive lines are going to have a hard time defending Richardson with Minnesota's strong perimeter pass rushers.
Sheldon Richardson IL/DT FA Fri 3/16/18 4:15 PM
Sheldon Richardson
IL/DT FA
Richardson is signing a one-year contract with the Vikings, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Selected 13th overall in the 2013 draft, Richardson averaged 4.2 tackles and 0.3 sacks per game in four seasons with the Jets, primarily operating as a defensive end in a 3-4 scheme. He dropped off to 44 tackles (2.9 per game) and one sack in 15 games last season with Seattle in a 4-3 defense, but the stats undersell his level of disruptiveness. Richardson will be part of another 4-3 defense in Minnesota, where the presence of edge rushers Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen (undisclosed) should free up one-on-one pass-rushing matchups inside. The 27-year-old interior rusher could cash in with a massive multi-year deal next offseason if he enjoys a big year with the star-studded Vikings.
Sheldon Richardson IL/DT FA Thu 3/15/18 1:44 PM
Sheldon Richardson
IL/DT FA
Richardson will visit the Vikings on Thursday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson's stint with the Seahawks appears as if it'll end after one season, which included 44 tackles and a career-low one sack. The deadline to hand out a franchise or transition tag came and went without the team tabbing any of their players, but negotiations apparently have continued between the two parties. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Richardson is asking for $15 million per season, but Seattle's counter offer was $11 million per year. Said talks may have been the impetus for Thursday's meeting with the Vikings, who employ a 4-3 defense and have an opening at defensive tackle next to Linval Joseph.
Sheldon Richardson IL/DT FA Thu 2/22/18 7:36 PM
Sheldon Richardson
IL/DT FA
Richardson is unlikely to receive the Seahawks' franchise tag, Marc Sessler of NFL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson was traded to Seattle just before Week 1, registering 44 tackles (27 solo), a sack, a forced fumble and an interception in 15 games. The Seahawks and Richardson both seem hopeful a long-term agreement will come to fruition in the near future, instead of opting for the roughly $14 million franchise tag.
Sheldon Richardson IL/DT FA Mon 1/15/18 10:57 PM
Sheldon Richardson
IL/DT FA
Richardson had 44 tackles (27 solo), a sack, a forced fumble and an interception in 15 games with the Seahawks in 2017.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson was traded from the Jets to the Seahawks prior to Week 1 and accrued a career-low sack total in the final year of his rookie contract. The 27-year-old will enter free agency in 2018 and is likely to be one of the most attractive options on the market at defensive tackle.
Sheldon Richardson IL/DT FA Tue 11/21/17 9:02 PM
Sheldon Richardson
IL/DT FA
Richardson registered six tackles (four solo) and a sack in Monday's loss to the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
It was one of Richardson's best performances on the year as he registered a season-high in tackles and added his first sack of the year. Through nine games this season he has 23 tackles (14 solo), one sack, one interception and one pass defensed.
Sheldon Richardson IL/DT FA Mon 11/13/17 10:28 PM
Sheldon Richardson
IL/DT FA
Richardson recovered a fumble and had two tackles (both solo) in Thursday's win over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson played 41 of 80 defensive snaps, and has recorded more than two tackles in a game on two occasions this season. The 26-year-old has yet to record a sack and hasn't shown significant IDP value, but still provides stability to the Seahawks' injury-plagued defensive line.
Sheldon Richardson IL/DT FA Thu 11/9/17 7:18 PM
Sheldon Richardson
IL/DT FA
The Seahawks have listed Richardson (oblique) as active for Thursday's clash against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson was on the injury report last week before ultimately being ruled out prior to Sunday's loss to the Redskins. Given the short week, it looks like the Seahawks were just giving him some extra time to recover. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload at defensive tackle.
Sheldon Richardson IL/DT FA Tue 11/7/17 9:55 PM
Sheldon Richardson
IL/DT FA
Richardson (oblique) was a full go at Tuesday's walk-through, John Doyle of the Seahawks' official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson was on the injury report prior to Week 9, and was ultimately held out. However, he practiced in limited fashion Monday, and returned to full participation Tuesday, which indicates he is on track to return Thursday barring any setbacks.
Sheldon Richardson IL/DT FA Sun 11/5/17 3:03 PM
Sheldon Richardson
IL/DT FA
Richardson (oblique) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Redskins.
EDGE Analysis
Richardson will miss his first game of the season, and it's unclear what his timeline for return is. However, the Seahawks face a quick turnaround with a Thursday night game approaching, so that adds extra pressure to Richardson's recovery. In his place, rookie Nazair Jones will make his first career start Sunday.