Jeff Richards (American football)

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Jeff Richards
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Richards with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021.
No. 23 – Toronto Argonauts
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1991-01-03) January 3, 1991 (age 31)
Del City, Oklahoma
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Del City (Del City, Oklahoma)
College:Emporia State
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca

Jeff Richards (born January 3, 1991) is a gridiron football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts 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][3]

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.[4]

Carolina Panthers[]

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[]

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[]

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]

References[]

  1. ^ "New York Jets are also working out safety Jeff Richards". nfldraftdiamonds.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Los Angeles Chargers: Jeff Richards". Chargers.com. 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. 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. ^ "Panthers sign former Canadian Football League cornerback". 247Sports.com. January 5, 2017. 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. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  10. ^ Henne, Ricky (September 11, 2017). "Chargers Sign Geremy Davis to Active Roster". Chargers.com. 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.
  14. ^ Smith, Scott (September 11, 2018). "Bucs Add CB Marcus Williams, Release G Adam Gettis". Buccaneers.com.
  15. ^ "Buccaneers Place S Chris Conte on Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com. September 25, 2018.
  16. ^ Henne, Ricky (October 10, 2018). "Bolts Announce Several Practice Squad Transactions". Chargers.com.
  17. ^ Henne, Ricky (November 3, 2018). "Chargers Place Kyzir White on IR; Sign Jeff Richards". Chargers.com.
  18. ^ "Chargers Announce Roster Moves". Chargers.com. August 31, 2019.
  19. ^ "Argos extend Richardson through 2021; add Jeff Richards". CFL.ca. January 13, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  20. ^ "CFL will not play shortened season this fall". Argonauts.ca. August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  21. ^ "Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  22. ^ "Boatmen re-add Richards, extend three". Argonauts.ca. January 18, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.

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