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{{short description|Jamaican-born offensive lineman}} {{short description|Jamaican-born offensive lineman}}
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| caption = Richards before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2019. | caption = Richards with the Toronto Argonauts in 2019
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'''Randy Richards''' (born January 24, 1991) is a professional ] ] who is currently a ]. He most recently played for the ] of the ] (CFL). He made his professional debut in 2015 with the ] and won his first ] championship with the ] in ]. He played ] for the ] and the ]. '''Randy Richards''' (born January 24, 1991) is a Jamaican-American former professional ] ] who played in the ] (CFL). He made his professional debut in 2015 with the ] and won his first ] championship with the ] in ]. Richards was also a member of the ], ], ], ], and ]. He played ] for the ] and the ].


==Professional career== ==Professional career==
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Richards was originally signed as an ] by the ] of the ] (NFL) on April 27, 2013 and also spent time with the ] that year before being released on October 16, 2013. He was unsigned by a team in 2014. Richards was originally signed as an ] by the ] of the ] (NFL) on April 27, 2013 and also spent time with the ] that year before being released on October 16, 2013. He was unsigned by a team in 2014.


=== Saskatchewan Roughriders ===
===CFL===
Richards made his way to the CFL with the ] and signed with the team on May 29, 2015. He made his professional debut starting at ] on August 22, 2015 against the ]. Later in the year, he was traded to the Stampeders on September 29, 2015 and played in the final game of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://leaderpost.com/sports/football/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders/the-u-of-r-rams-aaron-picton-is-now-a-rider|title=The U of R Rams' Aaron Picton is now a Rider|date=September 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.stampeders.com/2017/12/22/richards-re-ups/|title=Richards re-ups|date=December 22, 2017}}</ref> From 2016 to 2018, he saw spot starting duties playing at both left and right tackle. He won the ] with the Stampeders as the team's starting right tackle. In the following off-season, he signed with the ] on March 6, 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/06/argos-sign-offensive-lineman-randy-richards/|title=Argos sign offensive lineman Randy Richards|date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> He played in 12 games for the Argonauts in 2019. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the ] and was released by the Argonauts on December 15, 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2020/12/15/argos-ink-db-boateng-five-others-extension-release-ol-richards/|title= Richards made his way to the CFL with the ] and signed with the team on May 29, 2015. He made his professional debut starting at ] on August 22, 2015 against the ]. Richards played in two games for the Riders during the ].
=== Calgary Stampeders ===
Richards was traded to the Calgary Stampeders on September 29, 2015, and played in the final game of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://leaderpost.com/sports/football/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders/the-u-of-r-rams-aaron-picton-is-now-a-rider|title=The U of R Rams' Aaron Picton is now a Rider|date=September 30, 2015}}</ref> He was re-signed by the Stampeders following the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.stampeders.com/2017/12/22/richards-re-ups/|title=Richards re-ups|date=December 22, 2017}}</ref> From 2016 to 2018, he saw spot starting duties playing at both left and right tackle. He won the ] with the Stampeders as the team's starting right tackle.
=== Toronto Argonauts ===
In the following off-season, he signed with the ] on March 6, 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2019/03/06/argos-sign-offensive-lineman-randy-richards/|title=Argos sign offensive lineman Randy Richards|date=March 6, 2019}}</ref> He played in 12 games for the Argonauts in 2019. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the ] and was released by the Argonauts on December 15, 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2020/12/15/argos-ink-db-boateng-five-others-extension-release-ol-richards/|title=Argos ink DB Boateng, five others to extension; release OL Richards|publisher=]|date=December 15, 2020|access-date=December 15, 2020}}</ref>

Argos ink DB Boateng, five others to extension; release OL Richards|publisher=]|date=December 15, 2020|access-date=December 15, 2020}}</ref>
=== Edmonton Football Team / Elks ===
Richards signed with the ] on January 31, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=EE Football Team signs Randy Richards, releases Ricky Collins Jr |url=https://www.esks.com/2021/01/31/ee-football-team-signs-randy-richards-releases-ricky-collins-jr/ |website=Esks.com |date=January 31, 2021 |access-date=February 17, 2021}}</ref> However, he retired from football on June 24, 2021 before the season started.<ref>{{cite web |title=2021 CFL Transactions |url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/?season=2021 |website=CFL.ca |access-date=June 24, 2021}}</ref>

=== Ottawa Redblacks ===
On March 21, 2022 the ] announced that Richards (age 31) had agreed to a contract to join the team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-21 |title=REDBLACKS add o-line experience with addition of Randy Richards |url=https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/2022/03/21/redblacks-add-o-line-experience-with-addition-of-randy-richards/ |access-date=2022-03-21 |website=Ottawa REDBLACKS |language=en}}</ref> On February 14, 2023, Richards became a free agent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ |title=Transactions – Football player trades and signings |publisher=] |access-date=March 21, 2023}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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Jamaican-born offensive lineman

Randy Richards
Richards with the Toronto Argonauts in 2019
Born: (1991-01-24) January 24, 1991 (age 33)
Kingston, Jamaica
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)OT
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight304 lb (138 kg)
CollegeMissouri State
High schoolRoyal Palm Beach
Career history
As player
2013San Diego Chargers*
2013Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
2015Saskatchewan Roughriders
2015-2018Calgary Stampeders
2019-2020Toronto Argonauts
2021*Edmonton Football Team / Elks
2022Ottawa Redblacks
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Randy Richards (born January 24, 1991) is a Jamaican-American former professional football offensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He made his professional debut in 2015 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and won his first Grey Cup championship with the Calgary Stampeders in 2018. Richards was also a member of the San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Toronto Argonauts, Edmonton Football Team, and Ottawa Redblacks. He played college football for the Missouri State Bears and the College of the Sequoias.

Professional career

NFL

Richards was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) on April 27, 2013 and also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that year before being released on October 16, 2013. He was unsigned by a team in 2014.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Richards made his way to the CFL with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and signed with the team on May 29, 2015. He made his professional debut starting at right tackle on August 22, 2015 against the Calgary Stampeders. Richards played in two games for the Riders during the 2015 season.

Calgary Stampeders

Richards was traded to the Calgary Stampeders on September 29, 2015, and played in the final game of the season. He was re-signed by the Stampeders following the season. From 2016 to 2018, he saw spot starting duties playing at both left and right tackle. He won the 106th Grey Cup with the Stampeders as the team's starting right tackle.

Toronto Argonauts

In the following off-season, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts on March 6, 2019. He played in 12 games for the Argonauts in 2019. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season and was released by the Argonauts on December 15, 2020.

Edmonton Football Team / Elks

Richards signed with the Edmonton Football Team on January 31, 2021. However, he retired from football on June 24, 2021 before the season started.

Ottawa Redblacks

On March 21, 2022 the Ottawa Redblacks announced that Richards (age 31) had agreed to a contract to join the team. On February 14, 2023, Richards became a free agent.

References

  1. "The U of R Rams' Aaron Picton is now a Rider". September 30, 2015.
  2. "Richards re-ups". December 22, 2017.
  3. "Argos sign offensive lineman Randy Richards". March 6, 2019.
  4. "Argos ink DB Boateng, five others to extension; release OL Richards". Canadian Football League. December 15, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  5. "EE Football Team signs Randy Richards, releases Ricky Collins Jr". Esks.com. January 31, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  6. "2021 CFL Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  7. "REDBLACKS add o-line experience with addition of Randy Richards". Ottawa REDBLACKS. March 21, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  8. "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved March 21, 2023.

External links

Calgary Stampeders 106th Grey Cup champions
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