Matterral Richardson (born June 30, 1985) is a former American Football cornerback. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played

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at Arkansas. Richardson has also played for the

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, New York Sentinels, Cleveland Browns and Toronto Argonauts.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

In his first ever preseason game with the Redskins, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Richardson intercepted a ball thrown by

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quarterback Jared Lorenzen and returned it for a touchdown.

Houston Texans

Richardson was signed off the Washington Redskins'

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by the

on November 26, 2008 after running back Ahman Green was placed on

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New York Sentinels

In 2009, Richardson signed with the New York Sentinels of the United Football League. He was later released by the Sentinels.

Cleveland Browns

Shortly after his release from the Sentinels, Richardson returned to the NFL and signed with the Cleveland Browns, remaining with the team for the duration of the

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. In 2010, Richardson was released by the team as a final training camp cut.

Toronto Argonauts

On February 4, 2011, Richardson signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released on June 1, 2011.http://www.argonauts.ca/article/argos-add-six-release-three Argos add six, release three

References

External links

Just Sports StatsArkansas Razorbacks bioHouston Texans bioWashington Redskins bioToronto Argonauts bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Richardson, Matterral 1985 births Living people People from Marlin, Texas American football cornerbacks Arkansas Razorbacks football players Washington Redskins players Houston Texans players New York Sentinels players Cleveland Browns players