CLEVLEAND — Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Browns when free agency begins, ESPN reports Tuesday morning.
Former Vikings’ DT Sheldon Richardson intends to sign a three-year deal with the Cleveland Browns when free agency opens Wednesday, a source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019
Cleveland’s opening-day front four now expected to be DE Myles Garrett, DT Larry Ogunjobi, Richardson and DE Emmanuel Ogbah.
No deals will be finalized until free agency opens on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
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The 28-year-old St. Louis native was the No. 13 overall draft selection in the 2013 NFL Draft. He spent four years with the New York Jets before going to the Seattle Seahawks in 2017 and the Vikings in 2018.
Richardson will give the Browns another addition to their defensive line.
