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=== Calgary Stampeders === | === 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. |
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 === | === 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> |
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> | ||
=== Edmonton Football Team === | === Edmonton Football Team === | ||
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Jamaican-born offensive linemanNo. 55 Ottawa Redblacks | |
Richards before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2019. | |
Born: | (1991-01-24) January 24, 1991 (age 33) Kingston, Jamaica |
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | OT |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 304 lb (138 kg) |
College | Missouri State |
High school | Royal Palm Beach |
Career history | |
As player | |
2013 | San Diego Chargers* |
2013 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers* |
2015 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
2015-2018 | Calgary Stampeders |
2019-2020 | Toronto Argonauts |
2021* | Edmonton Elks |
2022–present | Ottawa Redblacks |
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
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Randy Richards (born January 24, 1991) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman for the Ottawa Redblacks of 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 has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Toronto Argonauts and the Edmonton Football Team. 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
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.
References
- "The U of R Rams' Aaron Picton is now a Rider". September 30, 2015.
- "Richards re-ups". December 22, 2017.
- "Argos sign offensive lineman Randy Richards". March 6, 2019.
- "Argos ink DB Boateng, five others to extension; release OL Richards". Canadian Football League. December 15, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- "EE Football Team signs Randy Richards, releases Ricky Collins Jr". Esks.com. January 31, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- "2021 CFL Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- "REDBLACKS add o-line experience with addition of Randy Richards". Ottawa REDBLACKS. 2022-03-21. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
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