Decamerion Richardson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Pete Carroll is officially letting a recent Raiders draft pick go up in flames Pete Carroll is officially letting a recent Las Vegas Raiders draft pick, cornerback Decamerion Richardson, go up in flames.

2 DAYS AGO • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

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DECEMBER 9 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

All set for Week 5 Richardson (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact Richardson was unavailable for the team's last two games due to a hamstring injury, but he now appear to be healthy ahead of Week 5. The cornerback has operated exclusively as a special-teams option this season, and he'll be back in that role Sunday in Indianapolis.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Not playing in Week 4 Richardson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Bears.

Impact The veteran cornerback had managed to work back to a full practice Friday after limited sessions the first two days of Week 4 prep, making his inactive status for a second straight game somewhat surprising. The second-year cornerback's next opportunity to take the field comes in a Week 5 matchup against the Colts next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Friday Richardson (hamstring) is questionable to play Sunday versus Chicago, Paul Gutierrez of Raiders.com reports.

Impact Richardson was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday before logging a full session Friday. The cornerback was forced to miss the team's Week 3 loss to the Commanders due to a hamstring injury, and if he can't go in Week 4 against the Bears, it wouldn't carry much an impact on the Raiders' defense.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 3 Richardson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Washington.

Impact Richardson logged a pair of limited practice sessions to end the week and was deemed questionable entering Sunday. He ultimately won't be able to suit up for the first time this season. Richardson played exclusively on special teams during Las Vegas' first two games, so that's where his absence will be most felt while he remains out.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders inactives: Cornerback out against Commanders Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders with a hamstring injury.

SEPTEMBER 21 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Decamerion Richardson: '[Darien Porter] is going to be real special' Cornerback Decamerion Richardson talks linebacker Devin White, cornerback Darien Porter, heading into Year 2 and more.

AUGUST 4 • RAIDERS.COM

Devin White: 'Everyone has to be bought in as one' Linebacker Devin White on cornerback Decamerion Richardson, Head Coach Pete Carroll, joining the Raiders and more.

JULY 29 • RAIDERS.COM

Productive rookie campaign Richardson finished the 2024 season with 46 total tackles (27 solo) and three pass breakups across 12 games.

Impact Richardson missed the first five games of the 2024 season with a hamstring injury, but once he returned, he provided the Raiders with a valuable addition to the secondary. The rookie finished with the third-highest amount of tackles ar cornerback on the team, finishing behind Jack Jones and Nate Hobbs. Richardson could step into a more prominent role in 2025 with Hobbs heading into the offseason as a free agent.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Six tackles against New Orleans Richardson tallied six tackles (three solo) during the Raiders' 25-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact The rookie fourth-round pick played every single defensive snap Sunday, which he has done in five of the Raiders' seven games since the Week 10 bye. Over that span, Richardson has accumulated 34 tackles (21 solo) and two pass defenses. Richardson will look to end his rookie campaign on a strong note against Justin Herbert and the Chargers next Sunday.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles in loss Richardson finished with eight tackles (five solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos.

Impact The rookie, who missed the first five games of the season with a hamstring injury, also played on every defensive snap for the first time this season. Richardson played on 97 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 11 after seeing 38 combined defensive snaps over the previous four games. The fourth-round pick's status for next week will likely depend on the availability of Jakorian Bennett (shoulder) and Nate Hobbs (ankle).

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decamerion Richardson: 'I just go out there and do my job' Cornerback Decamerion Richardson on Week 12 against the Denver Broncos, his mindset, adjusting to the league and more.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Rookies Decamerion Richardson and Trey Taylor are looking to bolster defensive depth in second half of season The rookies have their first few NFL games under their belts and are excited to continue to grow in the Silver and Black.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Ready to rock Richardson (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Steelers, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Richardson missed the Raiders' first five games this season due to a hamstring injury sustained at the beginning of September. However, the rookie out of Mississippi State upgraded from limited work Thursday to a full practice Friday, suggesting he's moved past his hamstring issue. He's expected to serve as a depth piece in the Raiders' secondary in his NFL debut.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 5 Richardson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Richardson has still yet to suit up for the Raiders this season after sustaining a hamstring injury at the beginning of September. Expect Darnay Holmes and Sam Webb to continue seeing increased reps with the Raiders' first-team defense while Richardson continues to recover.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Cleveland Richardson (hamstring) did not participate in Friday's practice and has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site report...

Impact Richardson will now miss his fourth consecutive game due to a hamstring injury he sustained in early September. The rookie fourth-round pick will have to wait until Week 5 against the Broncos on Oct. 6 to make his NFL debut.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Panthers Richardson (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game versus Carolina.

Impact Richardson will have to wait at least one more week to make his NFL debut as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Las Vegas will probably continue to lean more on 2023 fourth-rounder Jakorian Bennett for snaps at corner with Richardson unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not likely to play Week 3 Richardson (hamstring) did not practice Friday and he is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Richardson has been unable to practice in any capacity during the regular season due to a hamstring injury. Given his lack of practice, the rookie fourth-round pick is unlikely to make his NFL debut Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss second straight game Richardson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 2 contest versus Baltimore, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.

Impact Richardson is dealing with a hamstring issue that also kept him out of a Week 1 loss to the Chargers. The cornerback didn't practice in any capacity this week, so he could be at risk of being sidelined for additional contests as well. Richardson has yet to make his regular-season NFL debut after being drafted by Las Vegas in the fourth round of April's NFL Draft.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Richardson (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of the Raiders' game against the Chargers on Sunday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 2024 fourth-round pick out of Mississippi State won't be making his NFL debut in Week 1, as he'll be sidelined with a hamstring issue. With Richardson missing Sunday's contest, expect Darnay Holmes to serve as the Raiders' top rotational cornerback.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decamerion Richardson talks training camp and adjusting to the league Cornerback Decamerion Richardson on adjusting to the league, special teams, training camp and more.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

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