Jeff Richards (American football) explained
Jeff Richards |
Position: | Defensive back |
Birth Date: | 3 January 1991 |
Birth Place: | Del City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 2 |
Weight Lbs: | 200 |
High School: | Del City |
College: | Emporia State |
Undraftedyear: | 2013 |
Pastteams: |
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Status: | Active |
Cflstatus: | American |
Highlights: |
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Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
Statlabel2: | Forced fumbles |
Statlabel3: | Fumble recoveries |
Statlabel4: | Pass deflections |
Statlabel5: | Interceptions |
Cfl: | jeff-richards/159815/ |
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
On December 17, 2013, Richards attended a tryout with the New York Jets, but was not signed.[1]
Spokane Shock
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]
Ottawa Redblacks
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.[3]
Carolina Panthers
On January 4, 2017, the Carolina Panthers signed Richards to a reserve/future contract.[4] [5] [6] On September 2, 2017, Richards was waived by the Panthers as part of their final roster cuts.[7]
Los Angeles Chargers
On September 3, 2017, Richards was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Chargers.[8] [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
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)
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
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
Richards signed with the Edmonton Elks on September 3, 2022. He was later released on December 1, 2022.[24]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Talbot . Damond . December 17, 2013 . New York Jets are also working out safety Jeff Richards . January 15, 2018 . NFL Draft Diamonds . July 12, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180712124854/https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/new-york-jets-are-also-working-out-safety-jeff-richards/ . live .
- Web site: Coleman . Stephen . January 7, 2017 . On the Prowl . January 15, 2018 . emporiagazette.com.
- Web site: Ottawa Redblacks: Jeff Richards . January 15, 2018 . cfl.com . January 18, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180118011001/https://www.cfl.ca/players/jeff-richards/159815/ . live .
- Web site: Carolina Panthers biography: Jeff Richards . https://web.archive.org/web/20180313134132/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/jeff-richards/8cf7ea01-c8a7-4a1d-b44d-81404775e5cf/ . March 13, 2018 . January 15, 2018 . Panthers.com.
- Web site: Igoe . Stephen . January 5, 2017 . Panthers sign former Canadian Football League cornerback . January 21, 2018 . 247Sports.com.
- Web site: January 4, 2017 . Panthers sign four more to future contracts . https://web.archive.org/web/20170902231809/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-four-more-to-future-contracts/262dcfb2-2143-4589-a7d8-fd9f15d8bfe1 . September 2, 2017 . January 20, 2018 . Panthers.com.
- Web site: Henson, Max . September 2, 2017 . Panthers trim roster to 53 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170920201032/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51 . September 20, 2017 . January 21, 2018 . Panthers.com.
- Web site: Los Angeles Chargers: Jeff Richards . January 15, 2018 . Chargers.com . January 18, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180118082743/http://www.chargers.com/team/players/roster/jeff-richards . live .
- Web site: Henne, Ricky . September 3, 2017 . Bolts Add Pair of Players via Waivers . January 21, 2018 . Chargers.com . November 24, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181124105836/https://www.chargers.com/news/bolts-add-pair-of-players-via-waivers-153031 . live .
- Web site: Henne, Ricky . September 11, 2017 . Chargers Sign Geremy Davis to Active Roster . January 21, 2018 . Chargers.com . November 24, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181124110000/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-sign-geremy-davis-to-active-roster-153736 . live .
- Web site: Henne, Ricky . September 13, 2017 . Bolts Add Tenny Palepoi; Waive Isaac Rochell . https://web.archive.org/web/20180423034053/http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/09/13/bolts-add-tenny-palepoi-waive-isaac-rochell . April 23, 2018 . January 21, 2018 . Chargers.com.
- Web site: Henne, Ricky . January 2, 2018 . Bolts Sign Three More to Reserve/Future Contracts . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180408060557/http://www.chargers.com/news/2018/01/02/bolts-sign-three-more-reservefuture-contracts . April 8, 2018 . January 21, 2018 . Chargers.com.
- Web site: Henne, Ricky . September 1, 2018 . Chargers Cut Roster Down to 53 . Chargers.com . September 4, 2018 . September 2, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180902012239/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-cut-roster-down-to-53 . live .
- Web site: Smith . Scott . September 11, 2018 . Bucs Add CB Marcus Williams, Release G Adam Gettis . Buccaneers.com . September 14, 2018 . September 14, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180914060751/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-add-cb-marcus-williams-release-g-adam-gettis . live .
- Web site: September 25, 2018 . Buccaneers Place S Chris Conte on Injured Reserve . Buccaneers.com . September 27, 2018 . September 28, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180928044413/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/buccaneers-place-s-chris-conte-on-injured-reserve-x3252 . dead .
- Web site: Henne . Ricky . October 10, 2018 . Bolts Announce Several Practice Squad Transactions . Chargers.com . October 11, 2018 . October 10, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181010204750/https://www.chargers.com/news/bolts-announce-several-practice-squad-transactions . dead .
- Web site: Henne . Ricky . November 3, 2018 . Chargers Place Kyzir White on IR; Sign Jeff Richards . Chargers.com . November 3, 2018 . November 3, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181103195639/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-place-kyzir-white-on-ir-sign-jeff-richards . dead .
- Web site: August 31, 2019 . Chargers Announce Roster Moves . Chargers.com . September 7, 2019 . August 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200811132710/https://www.chargers.com/news/chargers-announce-roster-moves-x6572 . dead .
- News: January 13, 2020 . Argos extend Richardson through 2021; add Jeff Richards . CFL.ca . August 20, 2020 . September 18, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200918165103/https://www.cfl.ca/2020/01/13/argos-re-sign-richardson-add-jeff-richards/ . live .
- News: August 17, 2020 . CFL will not play shortened season this fall . Argonauts.ca . August 20, 2020 . August 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200821033328/https://www.argonauts.ca/2020/08/17/cfl-not-play-shortened-season-fall-2/ . live .
- Web site: Transactions . August 20, 2020 . CFL.ca . October 23, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201023235559/https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/?season=2020 . live .
- News: January 18, 2021 . Boatmen re-add Richards, extend three . Argonauts.ca . February 22, 2021 . February 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210228092237/https://www.argonauts.ca/2021/01/18/boatmen-re-add-richards-extend-three/ . live .
- Web site: April 30, 2022 . Argos release veteran defensive backs Jeff Richards and Crezdon Butler . April 30, 2022 . 3DownNation . April 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220430142354/https://3downnation.com/2022/04/30/argos-release-veteran-defensive-backs-jeff-richards-and-crezdon-butler/ . live .
- Web site: December 1, 2022 . Decoud, Carter, Washington among Elks cuts . June 6, 2023 . CFL.ca . February 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230202142431/https://www.cfl.ca/2022/12/01/decoud-carter-washington-among-elks-cuts/ . live .