Jeff Richards (American football)

Jeff Richards
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Richards with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021.
Personal information
Born: (1991-01-03) January 3, 1991 (age 33)
Del City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Del City
College:Emporia State
Position:Defensive back
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at CFL.ca

Jeff Richards (born January 3, 1991) is a gridiron football defensive back who is a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M from 2009 to 2010 before transferring to Emporia State. He previously played for the Ottawa Redblacks and helped them win the 104th Grey Cup in 2016.

Professional career

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On December 17, 2013, Richards attended a tryout with the New York Jets, but was not signed.[1]

Spokane Shock

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In 2015, Richards played five games for the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League and recorded 25 combined tackles, eight pass deflections, and a forced fumble.[2][3]

Ottawa Redblacks

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Richards played for the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL from 2015 to 2016. In his first season, he recorded four combined tackles in three games. He finished the 2016 season with 18 combined tackles in ten games. Richards helped the Redblacks win the 104th Grey Cup after defeating the Calgary Stampeders 39–33.[4]

Carolina Panthers

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On January 4, 2017, the Carolina Panthers signed Richards to a reserve/future contract.[5][6][7] On September 2, 2017, Richards was waived by the Panthers as part of their final roster cuts.[8]

Los Angeles Chargers

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On September 3, 2017, Richards was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Chargers.[2][9] He was waived by the Chargers on September 11, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[10][11] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 2, 2018.[12]

On September 1, 2018, Richards was waived by the Chargers.[13]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On September 11, 2018, Richards was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[14] He was released on September 25, 2018.[15]

Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)

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On October 10, 2018, Richards was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on November 3, 2018.[17] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[18]

Toronto Argonauts

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Richards signed with the Toronto Argonauts on January 13, 2020.[19] The Canadian Football League cancelled the 2020 season and Richards was released on August 17, 2020.[20][21] He was re-signed by the Argonauts for the 2021 CFL season on January 18, 2021.[22] He played and started in 13 regular season games where he had 42 defensive tackles and one interception. He was released on April 29, 2022.[23]

Edmonton Elks

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Richards signed with the Edmonton Elks on September 3, 2022. He was later released on December 1, 2022.[24]

References

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  1. ^ Talbot, Damond (December 17, 2013). "New York Jets are also working out safety Jeff Richards". NFL Draft Diamonds. Archived from the original on July 12, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Los Angeles Chargers: Jeff Richards". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  3. ^ Coleman, Stephen (January 7, 2017). "On the Prowl". emporiagazette.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "Ottawa Redblacks: Jeff Richards". cfl.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  5. ^ "Carolina Panthers biography: Jeff Richards". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  6. ^ Igoe, Stephen (January 5, 2017). "Panthers sign former Canadian Football League cornerback". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  7. ^ "Panthers sign four more to future contracts". Panthers.com. January 4, 2017. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  8. ^ Henson, Max (September 2, 2017). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  9. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 3, 2017). "Bolts Add Pair of Players via Waivers". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  10. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 11, 2017). "Chargers Sign Geremy Davis to Active Roster". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  11. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 13, 2017). "Bolts Add Tenny Palepoi; Waive Isaac Rochell". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  12. ^ Henne, Ricky (January 2, 2018). "Bolts Sign Three More to Reserve/Future Contracts". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  13. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 1, 2018). "Chargers Cut Roster Down to 53". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  14. ^ Smith, Scott (September 11, 2018). "Bucs Add CB Marcus Williams, Release G Adam Gettis". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  15. ^ "Buccaneers Place S Chris Conte on Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com. September 25, 2018. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  16. ^ Henne, Ricky (October 10, 2018). "Bolts Announce Several Practice Squad Transactions". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  17. ^ Henne, Ricky (November 3, 2018). "Chargers Place Kyzir White on IR; Sign Jeff Richards". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on November 3, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  18. ^ "Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 31, 2019. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  19. ^ "Argos extend Richardson through 2021; add Jeff Richards". CFL.ca. January 13, 2020. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  20. ^ "CFL will not play shortened season this fall". Argonauts.ca. August 17, 2020. Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  21. ^ "Transactions". CFL.ca. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  22. ^ "Boatmen re-add Richards, extend three". Argonauts.ca. January 18, 2021. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  23. ^ "Argos release veteran defensive backs Jeff Richards and Crezdon Butler". 3DownNation. April 30, 2022. Archived from the original on April 30, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  24. ^ "Decoud, Carter, Washington among Elks cuts". CFL.ca. December 1, 2022. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
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