Sheldon Richardson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Sheldon Richardson
| image = File:Sheldon Richardson Browns preseason 2019 (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Richardson with the Cleveland Browns in 2019
| current_team =
| number = 91, 93, 98, 90
| position = Defensive tackle
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|11|29|mf=y}}
| birth_place = St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 290
| high_school = Gateway Tech {{nowrap|(St. Louis)}}
| college = Missouri (2011–2012)
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 13
| pastteams =
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2021}})
| status =
| highlights =
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2013)
- Pro Bowl (2014)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2013)
- First-team All-SEC (2012)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 500
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 33.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 11
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 6
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 1
| statlabel6 = Pass deflections
| statvalue6 = 18
| statlabel7 = Total touchdowns
| statvalue7 = 2
| pfr = R/RichSh00
}}
Sheldon Adam Richardson (born November 29, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers, and was selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. Richardson has also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings twice.
Early life
Richardson was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 29, 1990, the son to Michael and Zelda (née Robinson) Richardson.{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/richardson_sheldon00.html|title=Sheldon Richardson Bio|publisher=MUTigers.com|access-date=September 30, 2013|archive-date=July 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706050839/http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/richardson_sheldon00.html|url-status=dead}} He attended Gateway Institute of Technology High School in St. Louis, where he played for the Gateway Jaguars high school football team.{{cite web | last=Orr | first=Conor | title=Jets' draft pick Sheldon Richardson has long history of versatility | website=nj | date=2013-04-29 | url=https://www.nj.com/jets/2013/04/jets_draft_pick_sheldon_richar.html | access-date=2024-08-06}} He recorded 88 tackles and 19 quarterback sacks while adding seven fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles, and one interception. He also scored six defensive touchdowns on the year, as well, while adding 27 receptions for 541 yards and eight touchdowns at the tight end position. Richardson also lettered in baseball, basketball, and track at Gateway.
Following his senior season, USA Today recognized Richardson as a high school All-American. He was considered the No. 1 defensive tackle, and No. 4 best player overall, in the nation by recruit rating service Rivals.com.[https://web.archive.org/web/20140202013845/http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Sheldon-Richardson-68307 Rivals.com]
{{College athlete recruit start|40=yes|collapse=no|year=2009}}
{{College athlete recruit entry
| recruit = Sheldon Richardson
| position = Defensive tackle
| hometown = St. Louis, Missouri
| highschool = Gateway High School
| feet = 6
| inches = 4
| weight = 292
| 40 = 4.72
| commitdate = June 12, 2007
| scout stars = 5
| rivals stars = 5
}}
{{College athlete recruit end
| 40 = yes
| year = 2009
| rivals ref title = Missouri Football Commitments
| scout ref title = 2009 Missouri Football Recruiting Commits
| rivals school = missouri
| scout s = 8
| scout overall = 4 (DT)
| rivals overall = 4 (DE), 1 (MO)
}}
College career
Richardson attended the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California for two years. After his sophomore year, he transferred to the University of Missouri, where he played for coach Gary Pinkel's Missouri Tigers football team in 2011 and 2012. He announced on November 30, 2012, that he would enter the NFL draft instead of finishing his senior year as a Missouri Tiger. He finished the season tied for second on the team with 75 tackles, a figure that led all defensive tackles in the Southeastern Conference. He also had 10.5 tackles for loss, four quarterback sacks, seven quarterback hurries, and three forced fumbles.
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Coming out of Missouri, Richardson was a projected first round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He received an invitation to the NFL combine and nearly completed all of the required combine drills, but was unable to perform the short shuttle and three-cone drill due to a hip injury. On March 7, 2013, he participated at Missouri's pro day and opted to perform the short shuttle and three-cone drill, as well as positional drills. 20 team representatives and scouts from 17 NFL teams attended to scout Richardson, Zaviar Gooden, T. J. Moe, Kendial Lawrence, Kip Edwards, and seven other players. During the pre-draft process, Richardson cited the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Seattle Seahawks as the teams who expressed the most interest. He also had a private meeting with the Cleveland Browns.{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/3/8/4079308/missouri-pro-day-2013-sheldon-richardson-zaviar-gooden-nfl-draft| title=Missouri pro day 2013: Sheldon Richardson, Zaviar Gooden steal the show| access-date=October 29, 2017| website=sbnation.com| author=Matthew Fairburn| date=March 8, 2013}} He was ranked as the second best defensive tackle in the draft by NFL analyst Mike Mayock and was ranked as the third best defensive tackle by NFLDraftScout.com.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000161676/article/2013-nfl-draft-mike-mayocks-top-100-prospects| title=2013 NFL Draft: Mike Mayock's top 100 prospects| access-date=October 29, 2017| website=NFL.com| author=Mike Mayock| date=April 19, 2013}}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2½
| weight = 294
| arm span = 34½
| hand span = 10½
| dash = 5.02
| ten split = 1.75
| twenty split = 2.91
| shuttle = 4.59
| cone drill = 7.33
| vertical = 32
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 8
| bench = 30
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Missouri's pro day{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/sheldon-richardson?id=2540142| title=NFL Draft Scout: Sheldon Richardson| access-date=October 29, 2017| website=NFL.com}}
}}
=New York Jets=
==2013==
The New York Jets selected Richardson in the first round (13th overall) of the 2013 NFL draft. He was the first defensive tackle to be selected in the draft. The pick was originally acquired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a trade that sent Darrelle Revis to Tampa Bay.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
File:Sheldon Richardson Jets91.jpg in his rookie season.]]
On July 25, 2013, the Jets signed Richardson to a four-year, $10.05 million contract that was fully guaranteed and included a signing bonus of $5.69 million.{{cite web|url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/sheldon-richardson-12293/| title=Spotrac.com: Sheldon Richardson contract| access-date=October 29, 2017| website=spotrac.com}}
He was named the starting defensive end in the 2013 season. During November, Richardson won the NFL Rookie of the Month award, becoming the first Jets player to do so since Mark Sanchez in 2009. The Jets used Richardson as a fullback in six plays during the 2013 season in games against the Atlanta Falcons, the Buffalo Bills, the Carolina Panthers, and the Miami Dolphins. In a week 15 game against the Panthers, Richardson became the first NFL defensive lineman to score a rushing touchdown since B. J. Raji did so for the Green Bay Packers in 2011.{{cite web|title=More on Sheldon Richardson's Touchdown Run|url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/More-on-Sheldon-Richardsons-Touchdown-Run/18e417b8-44bf-4fe3-b870-c89780d71d71|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029173020/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/More-on-Sheldon-Richardsons-Touchdown-Run/18e417b8-44bf-4fe3-b870-c89780d71d71|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 29, 2017|author=Lange, Randy|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=December 17, 2013}} He ran for his second career touchdown of the season in the Jets' week 17 finale against Miami.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=331229015|title=Jets vs. Dolphins - Box Score - December 29, 2013 - ESPN|website=ESPN.com}} Richardson played 16 games (started 15) in 2013 making 78 tackles, a pass defended, a forced fumble, 3.5 sacks, and 2 rushing touchdowns. On February 2, 2014, it was announced that Richardson had won the 2013 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, edging out Buffalo Bills linebacker Kiko Alonso by a margin of 23 votes to 19.{{cite web|title=Sheldon Richardson named DROY|url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/10388499/sheldon-richardson-new-york-jets-named-defensive-rookie-year|author=Cimini, Rich|website=ESPN.com|date=February 1, 2014}} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2013.htm |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2014==
On September 20, 2014, Richardson was fined $8,268 for his role in an endzone fracas during Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/19/new-york-jets-sheldon-richardson-fined|title=Sheldon Richardson has been fined for his role in an altercation with Packers|website=SI.com}} During the 2014 year, Richardson started all 16 games making 66 tackles, 8 sacks, 1 pass defended, 1 forced fumble, and 1 safety enforced. For his efforts, he was a Pro Bowl selection for the first time in his career.
==2015==
On July 2, 2015, Richardson was suspended for the first four games of the 2015 regular season due to failing the league's substance abuse policy related to marijuana.{{cite news|url=https://nypost.com/2015/07/02/jets-sheldon-richardson-banned-4-games-for-drugs/ |title=Jets' Sheldon Richardson banned 4 games for drugs|first=Johnathan|last=Lehman|newspaper=New York Post|date=July 2, 2015|access-date=July 2, 2015}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-richardson-charged-high-speed-road-race-july-article-1.2309962|title=Jets' Sheldon Richardson charged after driving 143-mph with handgun and 12-year-old in car in apparent high-speed road race in Missouri|first=Denis Slattery, Seth|last=Walder|website=nydailynews.com}} He was activated by the team on October 12, 2015.{{cite web|title=Sheldon Richardson rejoins Jets, says 'I'm coming to eat'|url=https://www.espn.com/newyork/nfl/story/_/id/13873425/sheldon-richardson-rejoins-newyork-jets-says-coming-eat|author=Cimini, Rich|website=ESPN.com|date=October 12, 2015}}
On October 15, 2015, Richardson played in his first game of the season and recorded three combined tackles, and was credited with half a sack on Washington Redskins' quarterback Kirk Cousins in a 34–20 victory.
Playing 11 games in 2015, Richardson finished the year with 35 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 passes defended, and 2 forced fumbles.
==2016==
On April 18, 2016, the Jets picked up Richardson's fifth-year option on his rookie contract that was worth $8.06 million for {{NFL Year|2017}} and fully guaranteed.{{cite web|last1=Conway|first1=Tyler|title=Sheldon Richardson's Contract Option Reportedly Picked Up by Jets|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2535731-sheldon-richardsons-contract-option-reportedly-picked-up-by-jets|website=BleacherReport.com|publisher=Bleacher Report|access-date=April 18, 2016}} On June 30, he was suspended one game for violating the off-the-field personal conduct policy regarding his arrest the previous year (see personal life).{{cite web|last1=Sessler|first1=Marc|title=Jets DL Sheldon Richardson suspended one game|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-dl-sheldon-richardson-suspended-one-game-0ap3000000672426|publisher=NFL|access-date=June 30, 2016}}
After serving his one-game suspension during the New York Jets' season-opener, he made his season debut the following week against the Buffalo Bills and recorded four solo tackles during the 37–31 victory. On September 25, 2016, Richardson recorded five combined tackles and was credited with half a sack on Alex Smith, as the Jets were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs 3-24. During a Week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, he collected a season-high seven solo tackles in a 3–28 loss. The following game, he earned six combined tackles and made his only solo sack of the season on Baltimore Raven' quarterback Joe Flacco in a 24–16 victory. Overall, he had 15 starts in 15 games and finished with a total of 62 combined tackles (38 solo), 1.5 sacks, two passes defended, and a forced fumble.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/sheldonrichardson/2540142/profile| title=NFL Player Profile: Sheldon Richardson| access-date=October 29, 2017| website=NFL.com}} He played 618 snaps (84%) at defensive lineman and 87 snaps (12%) at linebacker.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/68967/debunking-the-myths-surrounding-the-jets-sheldon-richardson| title=Debunking the myths surrounding the Jets' Sheldon Richardson| access-date=October 29, 2016| website=ESPN.com| author=Rich Cimini| date=May 26, 2016}}
Throughout the season, the New York Jets fielded offers to trade Richardson and made multiple attempts. During the week of the 2017 NFL draft they had discussions with many teams that included the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys about trading him.{{cite web|url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/new-york-jets-nfl-trade-rumors-jets-still-looking-to-trade-sheldon-richardson.html/| title=New York Jets Looking to Trade Sheldon Richardson| access-date=October 29, 2017| website=christianpost.com| author=Mariel See| date=April 5, 2017}} Before the beginning of the {{NFL Year|2017}} season, the New York Jets fielded offers from the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, and Seattle Seahawks. Richardson cited that the Redskins and Seahawks were interested but wanted him to take a pay cut, which he refused.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article/seahawks-trade-kept-sheldon-richardson-from-cowboys-broncos-106946517/| title=Seahawks trade kept Sheldon Richardson from Cowboys, Broncos| access-date=October 29, 2017| website=247sports.com| author=Derek Lewis| date=September 4, 2017}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
On September 1, 2017, Richardson was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for Jermaine Kearse and a 2018 second-round draft pick.{{cite web|title=Jets trade Sheldon Richardson to Seattle Seahawks|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-trade-sheldon-richardson-to-seattle-seahawks-0ap3000000838619|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=September 1, 2017}}
Upon arrival, he was switched positions from defensive end to defensive tackle. Head coach Pete Carroll named Richardson a starting defensive tackle along with Jarran Reed. Upon a season-ending neck injury to defensive end Cliff Avril, the starting defensive line for the remainder of the season consisted of Richardson and Reed on the interior, with Frank Clark and Michael Bennett anchoring the defensive end positions.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/depthchart/SEA| title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks' depth chart: 10/01/2017| access-date=October 29, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}
He made his Seattle Seahawks debut in their season-opening 9–17 loss to the Green Bay Packers and recorded four solo tackles. On October 8, 2017, Richardson intercepted a pass attempt from Los Angeles Rams' quarterback Jared Goff and also returned a fumble recovery for 20-yards during a 16–10 victory. During Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Richardson forced a fumble on the Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz at the Seahawks' 1-yard-line, preventing an Eagles touchdown and turning it into a touchback for Seattle instead. During Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Richardson was ejected for the first time in his NFL career after being involved in a brawl that occurred during the closing seconds of the fourth quarter.{{cite web|title=Seahawks players ejected in 24-30 loss to Jaguars|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2748607-sheldon-richardson-quinton-jefferson-ejected-after-scuffles-vs-jaguars|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=December 10, 2017}}
On the season he had 15 starts in 15 games and finished with a total of 44 combined tackles (27 solo), 1 sack, 1 pass defended, 1 interception, and a forced fumble.
=Minnesota Vikings (first stint)=
On March 16, 2018, Richardson signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.{{cite web|title=Vikings sign DT Sheldon Richardson to 1-year deal|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-sign-dt-sheldon-richardson-to-1-year-deal-0ap3000000921809|author=Wesseling, Chris|website=NFL.com|date=March 16, 2018}} He started all 16 games, recording 49 combined tackles and 4.5 sacks.
=Cleveland Browns=
File:Sheldon Richardson sacks Andy Dalton 2019.jpg quarterback, Andy Dalton, in 2019.]]
On March 14, 2019, the Cleveland Browns signed Richardson to a three-year, $36 million contract, with $21 million guaranteed.{{cite web|title=Browns sign DT Sheldon Richardson|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001022109/article/browns-expected-to-sign-dt-sheldon-richardson|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315093815/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001022109/article/browns-expected-to-sign-dt-sheldon-richardson|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 15, 2019|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=March 12, 2019}}{{cite news |last1=Gribble |first1=Andrew |title=Browns beef up interior defensive line with signing of Pro Bowl DT Sheldon Richardson |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-beef-up-interior-defensive-line-with-signing-of-pro-bowl-dt-sheldon-richa |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=March 14, 2019}} In week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, Richardson recorded his first two sacks of the season on Ryan Fitzpatrick in the 41–24 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127919 |title=Browns rout Dolphins 41-24 in first game since Garrett mess |date=November 24, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=November 24, 2019}}
In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football, Richardson recorded his first sack of the season on Joe Burrow during the 35–30 win.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns - September 17th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009170cle.htm |access-date=2020-09-18 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On April 16, 2021, Richardson was released from the Browns.{{cite news |title=Browns release DT Sheldon Richardson |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-release-dt-sheldon-richardson |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=April 16, 2021 |access-date=April 16, 2021}}{{cite web |last1=Shook |first1=Nick |title=Browns release DT Sheldon Richardson, save $11 million in cap space |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/browns-release-dt-sheldon-richardson-save-11-million-in-cap-space |website=NFL.com |access-date=16 April 2021}}
=Minnesota Vikings (second stint)=
On June 15, 2021, Richardson returned to the Vikings on a one-year, $3.6 million contract.{{cite web|work=Vikings.com|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/sheldon-richardson-defensive-tackle-signed|title=Vikings Sign and Bring Back DT Sheldon Richardson|date=June 15, 2021|accessdate=June 15, 2021|first=Eric|last=Smith}}
NFL career statistics
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | SFTY | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR |
| 2013 | NYJ
| 16 || 15 || 78 || 42 || 36 || 3.5 || – || 1 || – || – || 0.0 || – || – || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | NYJ
| 16 || 16 || 67 || 42 || 25 || 8.0 || 1 || 1 || – || – || 0.0 || – || – || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | NYJ
| 11 || 11 || 35 || 20 || 15 || 5.0 || – || 2 || – || – || 0.0 || – || – || 2 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | NYJ
| 15 || 14 || 62 || 38 || 24 || 1.5 || – || 2 || – || – || 0.0 || – || – || 1 || 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | SEA
| 15 || 15 || 44 || 27 || 17 || 1.0 || – || 1 || 1 || 5 || 5.0 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2018 | MIN
| 16 || 16 || 49 || 26 || 23 || 4.5 || – || 0 || – || – || 0.0 || – || – || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | CLE
| 16 || 15 || 62 || 43 || 19 || 3.0 || – || 4 || – || – || 0.0 || – || – || 3 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | CLE
| 15 || 15 || 64 || 34 || 30 || 4.5 || – || 3 || – || – || 0.0 || – || – || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | MIN
| 17 || 7 || 39 || 24 || 15 || 2.5 || – || 4 || – || – || 0.0 || – || – || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| Total || 138 || 121 || 500 || 297 || 203 || 33.5 || 1 || 18 || 1 || 5 || 5.0 || 5 || 0 || 11 || 6 |
=Career awards and highlights=
- Pro Bowl selection (2014)
- AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2013)
- NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month (November 2013)
- PFWA NFL All-Rookie Team ({{NFL Year|2013}})
- Pro Football Focus All-Rookie Team (2013)
Personal life
On July 14, 2015, less than two weeks after receiving his suspension for failing the league's substance abuse policy, Richardson was arrested in St. Charles County, Missouri and charged with resisting arrest and traffic violations. He was reportedly street racing in excess of 140 miles per hour before attempting to evade the authorities pursuing him. Two other men and a 12-year-old were found to be in the car, all of whom smelled of marijuana. A loaded handgun was found beneath the driver's seat.{{cite web|url=http://fox2now.com/2015/07/30/local-nfl-star-busted-for-street-racing-on-i-64/ |title=Local NFL star busted for street racing on I-64|first=Kevin|last=Held|publisher=Fox2Now.com|date=July 30, 2015|access-date=July 30, 2015}} He was not charged with any drug charges or child endangerment since according to the prosecutor, there was not enough evidence for a case that was beyond a reasonable doubt. There was no gun charge since guns are legal in Missouri and Richardson was in proper possession of them.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/52559/explaining-why-sheldon-richardson-not-charged-for-drugs-child-endangerment|title=Prosecutor explains why Sheldon Richardson wasn't charged for drugs, child endangerment|date=July 31, 2015|website=ESPN.com}}
On January 26, 2016, he was found guilty of reckless driving and resisting arrest. He was fined $1,050, received 2 years of probation, and was ordered to undergo 100 hours of community service.{{cite web|last1=Walder|first1=Seth|title=Jets DT Sheldon Richardson spared jail for police chase case in Missouri|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-sheldon-richardson-spared-jail-police-chase-case-article-1.2510330|website=NYDailyNews.com|publisher=New York Daily News|access-date=January 26, 2016}}
References
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- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RichSh00.htm Pro-Football Reference]
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