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Bobby Richardson
Denver Broncos
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1992-11-20) November 20, 1992 (age 32)
Tampa, Florida
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
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:40
Sacks:0.5
Forced fumbles:0
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Bobby Richardson (born November 20, 1992) is an American football defensive end 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.[1][2] He played college football at Indiana.

Professional career

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.[3] He was then signed to the Saints' practice squad. On September 14, 2016, he was released from their practice squad.[4]

Washington Redskins

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

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

Denver Broncos

On February 24, 2017, Richardson signed with the Broncos.[7]

References

  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.
  5. ^ Czarda, Stephen. "Kedric Golston Placed On Injured Reserve, Matt Ioannidis On Active Roster". Redskins.com.
  6. ^ "10/19: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. October 19, 2016.
  7. ^ Mason, Andrew (February 24, 2017). "Broncos sign DE Bobby Richardson". Broncos.com.