It looks like the days of defensive end Sheldon Richardson playing linebacker are officially over. Team reporter Eric Allen confirmed it via Twitter as the New York Jets are done experimenting with Richardson playing a position he’s not known to dominate in.
The Jets move their defensive linemen around anyway. While defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers expect to play him more at the 3-technique end (lined up on the outside shoulder of the guard), he may play inside on the line as well.
According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the defense struggled when Richardson, Muhammad Wilkerson, and Leonard Williams were on the field together.