Florham Park, NJ (My Sportsbook) - The New York Jets have agreed in principle on a contract with fullback Tony Richardson for the 2010 season. Richardson returns for a 16th NFL season and for a third year in New York. Last year he blocked for the NFL's top rushing offense in front of veteran Thomas Jones and rookie Shonn Greene. Jones left via free agency and signed with the Chiefs and 2006 league MVP LaDainian Tomlinson was brought in to help shoulder the load alongside Greene and the returning Leon Washington, who missed all of last season after breaking his right leg. Used almost exclusively as a blocker, Richardson has just 17 rushing attempts in his two seasons with the Jets. The three-time Pro Bowl selection previously played two seasons for Minnesota following a long-term assignment clearing paths for Kansas City backs. |
