The New York Jets reportedly are looking to trade defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson.
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says the Jets have been making calls about Richardson trying to trade him, but they’re still seeking a return for him.
#Jets have been making calls regarding a potential trade of DL Sheldon Richardson. This was their plan coming in. Won’t give him away, tho
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 28, 2017
The Jets have been shopping Richardson for a while, dating back to last season. As of last November, they reportedly were seeking a first-round pick in return for the talented defensive lineman. More recent reports said a 4th-round pick was about as much as they could expect to get for him.
Richardson, a former first-round pick, is set to make $8 million in the final year of his contract with the Jets. But his play slipped somewhat last season, and he reportedly was a locker room problem. Teams shouldn’t be in a rush to give up much for him.
