Dynasty & Redraft: WR Paul Richardson (1 Viewer)

Paul Richardson caught 8-of-9 targets for 83 yards and one touchdown in the Redskins' Week 3 loss to the Bears.

It was Richardson's best game since signing with the Redskins last offseason. He didn't even eclipse 70 yards in any of his seven games last season before getting hurt. Richardson has scored in back-to-back games and led the team in targets in this one. Still, he's nothing more than a WR5 behind playmaker Terry McLaurin. The duo does get a nice Week 4 draw against the Giants, however.

Sep 24, 2019, 12:01 AM ET

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According to ESPN Redskins reporter John Keim, Paul Richardson could be a candidate for release this offseason.

Per Keim, $2 million of Richardson's $6 million salary will become guaranteed if he's still on the team after the fifth day of the new league year. According to a source "familiar" with the Redskins, new coach Ron Rivera plans to pursue a veteran to pair with Terry McLaurin this offseason, which would pave the way for Richardson's inevitable release. Richardson offers field-stretching ability when healthy, though that's been a rare occurrence for him in Washington as injuries have limited the 27-year-old to just 17 games the past two seasons.

SOURCE: ESPN.com

Feb 7, 2020, 9:43 AM ET

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Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer expects the Redskins to release Paul Richardson this offseason.

The Redskins just saved over $12 million in cap space by releasing free-agent disappointment Josh Norman and can shed another $6 million by cutting the cord on Richardson, who is probably a goner unless he accepts a substantial pay cut. Injuries and poor quarterback play have limited Richardson's effectiveness since joining the Redskins on a five-year, free-agent contract in 2018. An intriguing, albeit undersized (6'0"/180) field-stretcher when healthy, the 27-year-old could be a nice addition for a team in need of a vertical threat.

SOURCE: Albert Breer on Twitter

Feb 14, 2020, 10:34 AM ET

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Redskins released WR Paul Richardson.

This comes mere hours after the Redskins cut the cord on perennial underachiever Josh Norman. Pink-slipping Richardson was an easy call, costing Washington just $2 million against the cap. Had the Redskins kept him, P-Rich would have been due a $6.5 million salary in 2020. Richardson had a tough go of it in Washington, compiling a lackluster 48-507-4 receiving line over 17 appearances after joining the team on a five-year contract in 2018. Injuries and erratic quarterback play were at least partially to blame for the 27-year-old's ineffectiveness and Richardson should benefit from a change of scenery. Perhaps he'd be a possibility for Seattle, where P-Rich spent his first four seasons before defecting to Washington in free agency.

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SOURCE: Mike Garafolo on Twitter

Feb 14, 2020, 12:09 PM ET

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