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{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
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| name = Bobby Richardson
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{{Infobox NFL biography
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| name = Bobby Richardson
| current_team = Denver Broncos
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| number = <!-- 78, 98 -->
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| current_team =
| position = [[Defensive end]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|11|20}}
| number = 78, 68, 74, 96, 73, 91
| birth_place = [[Tampa, Florida]]
| position = [[Defensive tackle]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|11|30}}
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| birth_place = [[Tampa, Florida]], U.S.
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| high_school = [[Henry B. Plant High School|Tampa (FL) Plant]]
| weight_lbs = 286
| college = [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]]
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| high_school = [[Henry B. Plant High School|Tampa (FL) Plant]]
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| undraftedyear = 2015
| pastteams =
| college = [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]]
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| undraftedyear = 2015
| pastteams =
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
| pastteamsnote = yes
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
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* [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]] ({{CFL Year|2018}})
| highlights =
* [[Tampa Bay Vipers]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})
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'''Bobby Richardson''' (born November 20, 1992) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] who plays for the [[Denver Broncos]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was signed by the [[New Orleans Saints]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2015.<ref>[http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/08/bobby_richardson.html Undrafted Saints rookie Bobby Richardson 'doesn't want to fall into the crowd']</ref><ref>[http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/16696/undrafted-saints-rookie-bobby-richardson-doesnt-want-to-waste-opportunity Undrafted Saints rookie Bobby Richardson doesn't want to waste opportunity]</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]].
'''Bobby Richardson''' (born November 30, 1992) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive end]]. He was signed by the [[New Orleans Saints]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2015.<ref>[http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/08/bobby_richardson.html Undrafted Saints rookie Bobby Richardson 'doesn't want to fall into the crowd']</ref><ref>[https://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/16696/undrafted-saints-rookie-bobby-richardson-doesnt-want-to-waste-opportunity Undrafted Saints rookie Bobby Richardson doesn't want to waste opportunity]</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[Indiana Hoosiers football|Indiana]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
Richardson signed with the [[New Orleans Saints]] as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2015. Richardson started 2015 as a starting [[defensive end]] for the Saints. In the Saints' Week 15 matchup against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], Richardson recorded his first career [[interception]]. Saints cornerback [[Delvin Breaux]] tipped a ball thrown by Jaguar quarterback [[Blake Bortles]] and it flew through the air, allowing Richardson to catch it. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Saints.<ref>{{cite web|title=After cuts, New Orleans Saints have first 53-man roster of 2016|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/09/live_new_orleans_saints_start.html|last=Katzenstein|first=Josh|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> He was then signed to the Saints' practice squad. On September 14, 2016, he was released from their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints release RB C.J. Spiller|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-release-RB-CJ-Spiller/3ffb39a6-4c80-4c9a-8b77-c93604f5d3cb|website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}</ref>
Richardson signed with the [[New Orleans Saints]] as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2015. Richardson started 2015 as a starting [[defensive end]] for the Saints. In the Saints' Week 15 matchup against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], Richardson recorded his first career [[interception]]. Saints cornerback [[Delvin Breaux]] tipped a ball thrown by Jaguar quarterback [[Blake Bortles]] and it flew through the air, allowing Richardson to catch it. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Saints.<ref>{{cite web|title=After cuts, New Orleans Saints have first 53-man roster of 2016|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/09/live_new_orleans_saints_start.html|last=Katzenstein|first=Josh|website=NOLA.com}}</ref> He was then signed to the Saints' practice squad. On September 14, 2016, he was released from their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints release RB C.J. Spiller|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-release-RB-CJ-Spiller/3ffb39a6-4c80-4c9a-8b77-c93604f5d3cb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918064220/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-release-RB-CJ-Spiller/3ffb39a6-4c80-4c9a-8b77-c93604f5d3cb|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 18, 2017|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=September 14, 2016}}</ref>


===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
On September 19, 2016, Richardson was signed to the [[Washington Redskins]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kedric Golston Placed On Injured Reserve, Matt Ioannidis On Active Roster|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Kedric-Golston-Placed-On-Injured-Reserve-Matt-Ioannidis-On-Active-Roster/1113255d-e6c2-4514-bd73-eb73b5842d6c|last=Czarda|first=Stephen|website=Redskins.com}}</ref> He was released on October 19, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=10/19: Redskins Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/1019-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/90ad116f-4dd2-453f-8982-3ddc8a713131|website=Redskins.com|date=October 19, 2016}}</ref>
On September 19, 2016, Richardson was signed to the [[Washington Redskins]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kedric Golston Placed On Injured Reserve, Matt Ioannidis On Active Roster|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Kedric-Golston-Placed-On-Injured-Reserve-Matt-Ioannidis-On-Active-Roster/1113255d-e6c2-4514-bd73-eb73b5842d6c|last=Czarda|first=Stephen|website=Redskins.com|access-date=2016-09-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920132401/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Kedric-Golston-Placed-On-Injured-Reserve-Matt-Ioannidis-On-Active-Roster/1113255d-e6c2-4514-bd73-eb73b5842d6c|archive-date=2016-09-20|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released on October 19, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=10/19: Redskins Make Roster Moves|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/1019-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/90ad116f-4dd2-453f-8982-3ddc8a713131|website=Redskins.com|date=October 19, 2016|access-date=October 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020110215/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/1019-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/90ad116f-4dd2-453f-8982-3ddc8a713131|archive-date=October 20, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Kansas City Chiefs===
===Kansas City Chiefs===
Richardson was signed to the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] practice squad on October 26, 2016. He was released on November 9, 2016.
Richardson was signed to the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] practice squad on October 26, 2016. He was released on November 9, 2016.


=== Denver Broncos ===
===Denver Broncos===
On February 24, 2017, Richardson signed with the Broncos.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos sign DE Bobby Richardson|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-DE-Bobby-Richardson/84b5f737-8fdc-4067-b6f3-3883723f45e6|author=Mason, Andrew|website=Broncos.com|date=February 24, 2017|access-date=February 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225054204/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-DE-Bobby-Richardson/84b5f737-8fdc-4067-b6f3-3883723f45e6|archive-date=February 25, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> On May 3, 2017, Richardson was waived by the Broncos.<ref>{{cite web|title=Broncos re-sign defensive end Billy Winn, waive Bobby Richardson|url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-re-sign-defensive-end-Billy-Winn-waive-Bobby-Richardson/b4f612be-2858-433e-9d9e-802cde1377ec|author=Swanson, Ben|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=May 3, 2017|access-date=May 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170504011800/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-re-sign-defensive-end-Billy-Winn-waive-Bobby-Richardson/b4f612be-2858-433e-9d9e-802cde1377ec|archive-date=May 4, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The [[Denver Broncos]] signed Richarson on February 24, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/broncos-sign-dl-bobby-richardson/|title=Broncos Sign DL Bobby Richardson - NFLTradeRumors.co|website=nfltraderumors.co|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-24}}</ref>

===New York Giants===
On August 15, 2017, Richardson signed with the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants sign Bobby Richardson, place Corbin Bryant on IR|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/08/15/giants-sign-bobby-richardson-place-corbin-bryant-on-ir/|author=Alper, Josh|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=August 15, 2017}}</ref> He was waived on September 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=New York Giants announce 2017 53-man roster|url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-announce-2017-53-man-roster/af61460d-cd5a-4723-95d7-e08c74eaf74e|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 2, 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205020739/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-announce-2017-53-man-roster/af61460d-cd5a-4723-95d7-e08c74eaf74e|archivedate=December 5, 2017}}</ref>

===Hamilton Tiger-Cats===
Richardson signed with the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] on April 20, 2018.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tiger-Cats Sign Five International Players |url=https://ticats.ca/tiger-cats-sign-five-international-players/ |website=TiCats.ca |date=April 20, 2018 |accessdate=February 27, 2020}}</ref> He re-signed with the team on December 6, 2018,<ref>{{cite news |title=Five Players Re-Sign with Tiger-Cats |url=https://ticats.ca/five-players-re-sign-with-tiger-cats/ |website=December 6, 2018 |accessdate=February 27, 2020}}</ref> but retired on May 6, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tiger-Cats Release 14, Richardson Retires |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/tiger-cats-release-14-richardson-retires/n-5482659 |website=OurSportsCentral.com |date=May 6, 2019 |accessdate=February 27, 2020}}</ref>

===Tampa Bay Vipers===
In October 2019, Richardson was among the [[Tampa Bay Vipers]]' open-round choices in the [[2020 XFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Talbot|first=Damond|url=https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2019/10/xfl-draft-8/|title=XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected|publisher=NFL Draft Diamonds|date=October 16, 2019|accessdate=October 23, 2019}}</ref> He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Condotta, Bob |title=XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-suspends-operations-terminates-all-employees/ |website=SeattleTimes.com |date=April 10, 2020 |accessdate=July 17, 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/roster/bobby-richardson/445b0753-a72b-41ce-9b4b-2e76790a5890/ New Orleans Saints bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150912193200/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/roster/Bobby-Richardson/445b0753-a72b-41ce-9b4b-2e76790a5890 New Orleans Saints bio]
*[http://iuhoosiers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7109 Indiana Hoosiers bio]
*[http://iuhoosiers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7109 Indiana Hoosiers bio]


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[[Category:Henry B. Plant High School alumni]]

Latest revision as of 05:57, 15 July 2024

Bobby Richardson
No. 78, 68, 74, 96, 73, 91
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1992-11-30) November 30, 1992 (age 32)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:286 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school:Tampa (FL) Plant
College:Indiana
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:40
Sacks:0.5
Forced fumbles:0
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at CFL.ca

Bobby Richardson (born November 30, 1992) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2015.[1][2] He played college football at Indiana.

Professional career

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New Orleans Saints

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Richardson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2015. Richardson started 2015 as a starting defensive end for the Saints. In the Saints' Week 15 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Richardson recorded his first career interception. Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux tipped a ball thrown by Jaguar quarterback Blake Bortles and it flew through the air, allowing Richardson to catch it. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Saints.[3] He was then signed to the Saints' practice squad. On September 14, 2016, he was released from their practice squad.[4]

Washington Redskins

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On September 19, 2016, Richardson was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad.[5] He was released on October 19, 2016.[6]

Kansas City Chiefs

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Richardson was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad on October 26, 2016. He was released on November 9, 2016.

Denver Broncos

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On February 24, 2017, Richardson signed with the Broncos.[7] On May 3, 2017, Richardson was waived by the Broncos.[8]

New York Giants

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On August 15, 2017, Richardson signed with the New York Giants.[9] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[10]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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Richardson signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on April 20, 2018.[11] He re-signed with the team on December 6, 2018,[12] but retired on May 6, 2019.[13]

Tampa Bay Vipers

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In October 2019, Richardson was among the Tampa Bay Vipers' open-round choices in the 2020 XFL Draft.[14] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Undrafted Saints rookie Bobby Richardson 'doesn't want to fall into the crowd'
  2. ^ Undrafted Saints rookie Bobby Richardson doesn't want to waste opportunity
  3. ^ Katzenstein, Josh. "After cuts, New Orleans Saints have first 53-man roster of 2016". NOLA.com.
  4. ^ "New Orleans Saints release RB C.J. Spiller". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 14, 2016. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017.
  5. ^ Czarda, Stephen. "Kedric Golston Placed On Injured Reserve, Matt Ioannidis On Active Roster". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  6. ^ "10/19: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. October 19, 2016. Archived from the original on October 20, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
  7. ^ Mason, Andrew (February 24, 2017). "Broncos sign DE Bobby Richardson". Broncos.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  8. ^ Swanson, Ben (May 3, 2017). "Broncos re-sign defensive end Billy Winn, waive Bobby Richardson". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  9. ^ Alper, Josh (August 15, 2017). "Giants sign Bobby Richardson, place Corbin Bryant on IR". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  10. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 2, 2017). "New York Giants announce 2017 53-man roster". Giants.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2017.
  11. ^ "Tiger-Cats Sign Five International Players". TiCats.ca. April 20, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  12. ^ "Five Players Re-Sign with Tiger-Cats". December 6, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  13. ^ "Tiger-Cats Release 14, Richardson Retires". OurSportsCentral.com. May 6, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
  14. ^ Talbot, Damond (October 16, 2019). "XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  15. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
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