The Cleveland Browns address a big need in free agency. The team and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson agree to a three-year deal.
Browns expected to sign DT Sheldon Richardson. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/fSDqqiN1S0
— NFL (@NFL) March 12, 2019
Cleveland has a need for a run stopping and pass rushing defensive tackle. The deal becomes official when the new league year begins Wednesday afternoon.
From @gmfb: The #Browns secured a commitment from standout DT Sheldon Richardson to beef up their front 4. pic.twitter.com/E4dCd1nLp2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
Richardson will line up opposite Larry Ogunjobi in the middle of the defensive line for new coordinator Steve Wilks. Richardson and former New York Giants linebacker Olivier Vernon will add much needed pass rush to go along with Myles Garrett.
The #Browns are signing former #Vikings DT Sheldon Richardson to a 3-year, $36M deal, source said. A ton of capital on that D-line.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
Browns are giving former Vikings' DT Sheldon Richardson a three-year, $39 deal that includes $21.5 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019
Terms of the contract are conflicting. Richardson will be joining his fourth different team. The 28-year old previously played for the Seattle Seahawks, the New York Jets and the Minnesota Vikings.
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