Richardson's fifth-year contract option will be exercised by the Jets, the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson's fifth-year option is worth about $8 million for the 2017 season, which will mark the final year of his rookie contract. For a player with Richardson's ability, that evaluation is certainly a sound value for the Jets, but his off-field issues make his availability less certain. After being suspended for the first four games of last season, Richardson could very well begin this term with another suspension, as he recently pleaded guilty to resisting arrest, speeding and running a red light in an incident that took place last July. Through 43 career games played, Richardson has impressively accumulated 179 total tackles and 16.5 sacks, making him a prime candidate for a long-term extension, should he straighten his act going forward.

Richardson pleaded guilty Tuesday to resisting arrest, speeding and running a red light in an incident that took place in July, ESPN New York's Rich Cimini reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shortly after it was discovered that he'd be suspended for the first four games of the 2015 season for violating the NFL's policy on substances of abuse, Richardson was arrested for taking part in a high-speed race in St. Louis. He may open the season with a suspension for a second straight year, but he'll likely escape with a ban that lasts fewer than four games. Richardson will be playing for a new contract in 2016, after notching five sacks in 11 appearances during the 2015 season.

Richardson recorded six tackles Sunday against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

In the third year of a four-year contract with the Jets, Richardson recorded five sacks in 11 games played. He'll be plenty motivated to be highly-productive next year, as he'll be playing for a new contract in 2017. His performance this year will make him a risky draft choice in fantasy leagues next year. However, he did have and eight sack season in 2014, so he clearly has plenty of upside potential.

Richardson recorded a sack and two tackles Sunday against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets struggled to get to Tom Brady, but Richardson was able to record one of the team's two sacks in their victory against the Patriots. He now has recorded at least half a sack in seven different games this season.

Richardson recorded half a sack along with three tackles Saturday against the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

On a night in which the Jets defensive line wasn't dominant, Richardson was able to get in on one of the two sacks they recorded. He now has four sacks on the season, and he broke a three-game sack drought.

Richardson recorded one tackle Sunday against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

With the Jets blowing out the Titans, Tennessee only ran the ball 13 times, limiting Richardson's opportunity to pile up tackles. Although the defense generated five quarterback sacks, he was unable to get in on the action. He now has gone back-to-back games without a sack after recording at least half a sack in five of his first six games this season.

Richardson recorded three tackles Sunday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson drew plenty of attention from the Giants blockers, helping to keep him from having a dominant game on the stat sheet. Despite his lack of statistical production, he helped hold the Giants to 3.1 yards per carry. His inability to register a sack put an end to his three-game streak with at least half a sack in each game.

Richardson (hamstring) recorded one sack and one tackle Sunday against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

With the Jets leading for the majority of the game, they only ran the ball nine times,keeping Richardson from seeing many tackle opportunities. However, with Ryan Tannehill dropping back to pass 58 times, he was able to record at least half a sack in four of the six games he's played.

Richardson (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Richardson eats up plenty of space along the defensive line but his 19 tackles and 2.5 sacks this season don't make him a great fantasy IDP options in most formats.

Richardson (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Through five games, Richardson has recorded 19 tackles and 2.5 sacks, numbers that give him a degree of value in deeper IDP formats.