That surgery happened in January and last month, Richardson stated his intent to return to football.
We’ve heard that before.
We’ve heard it from Jermichael Finley and Nick Collins, both of whom had their own spinal fusion surgeries. Both of whom the Packers wouldn’t clear to play again.
If there’s a difference with Richardson, it’s that he’s already been cleared by the Packers to return after one fusion surgery. On the flip side of that coin is this: no player has ever been cleared to play after having two fusion surgeries.
Richardson is very early in the rehab process, but the returns have reportedly been positive.