Horace Richardson (American football)

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Horace Richardson
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Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-09-28) September 28, 1993 (age 30)
Everman, Texas
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school: Everman (TX)
College: SMU
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Horace Richardson (born September 28, 1993) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at SMU.

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Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Richardson signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. [1] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [2] [3] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 22, 2018. [4]

On September 1, 2018, Richardson was waived/injured by the Vikings and placed on injured reserve. [5] He was released on October 9, 2018.

Detroit Lions

On November 6, 2018, Richardson was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad. [6] He was released on November 20, 2018.

Kansas City Chiefs

On December 5, 2018, Richardson was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. [7]

Denver Broncos

On December 28, 2018, Richardson was signed by the Denver Broncos off the Chiefs practice squad. [8]

On August 21, 2019, Richardson was placed on injured reserve. [9]

On March 5, 2020, Richardson was released by the Broncos.

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References

  1. ↑ "Vikings Agree To Terms With 13 Rookie Free Agents". Vikings.com. May 1, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Roster". Vikings.com. September 2, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Vikings Sign 7 Players To Practice Squad". Vikings.com. September 3, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Vikings Sign 6 to Reserve/Future Contracts". Vikings.com. January 22, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. September 1, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Lions sign free agents WR Bruce Ellington and RB Zach Zenner". DetroitLions.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Chiefs sign CB Horace Richardson to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  8. ↑ Swanson, Ben (December 28, 2018). "Broncos sign OLB Aaron Wallace, CB Horace Richardson after placing Lindsay, Holmes on injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com.
  9. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 21, 2019). "Broncos place Horace Richardson, Bug Howard on injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com.
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