Jay Richardson (born January 27, 1984) is a former American football linebacker. He played

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for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he majored in African Studies. He was drafted by the

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in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft and played for the team for three seasons. He also played for the

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, and New Orleans Saints.

Early years

He played high school football for Dublin Scioto High School in Dublin, Ohio.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Richardson was drafted by the

in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft and played for the team for three seasons.

Seattle Seahawks

Richardson was placed on

injured reserve The injured reserve list ( IR list) is a designation used in North American professional sports leagues for athletes who suffer injuries and become unable to play. The exact name of the list varies by league; it is known as "injured reserve" in th ...

before the start of the 2010 NFL season. He became an unrestricted free agent following the season.

New York Jets

Richardson was signed by the

on April 16, 2012. Richardson was waived on August 31, 2012.

New Orleans Saints

Richardson had a strong performance during the Saints 2013 training camp but he was cut from the roster at the end of the preseason. After the Saints sustained several defensive injuries in their first regular season game, Richardson was brought back to the team on September 12, 2013. The Saints released him again on October 8, 2013, to make room for defensive end Keyunta Dawson.Katherine Terrell
"New Orleans Saints release Jay Richardson, sign defensive end Keyunta Dawson"
'' Times-Picayune'', October 8, 2013.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Richardson, Jay 1984 births Living people People from Dublin, Ohio Players of American football from Ohio American football defensive ends American football linebackers Ohio State Buckeyes football players Oakland Raiders players Seattle Seahawks players New York Jets players New Orleans Saints players