Jets Sheldon Richardson Suspended 4 Games

The NFL has announced that New York Jets defensive end Sheldon Richardson has been suspended four games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Richardson will miss games against the Browns, Colts, Eagles, and Dolphins.

“I apologize for letting down my family, teammates, this organization and the fans,” Richardson said in a statement sent through the team. “However, words aren't enough. This is something that can only be addressed by how I handle myself from this point on. I don’t want this to take away from what the team is trying to accomplish. While I won’t be there at the start of the regular season, I will do whatever I can to support my teammates until I’m able to return to the field.”

Richardson will still be able to participate in the teams training camp and preseason. Head Coach Todd Bowles called the news “disappointing” and continued saying that the Jets will “keep moving forward with our preparations” for the 2015 season.

This will put tremendous stress on the Jets front office to get Muhammed Wilkerson a new contract. Wilkerson has sat out all of the Jets off-season workouts, has not signed his tender, and plans to continue to sit out.