Officially inks deal

The Redskins and Richardson officially agreed to a contract Thursday, Stephen Czarda of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: Since the relative stability of Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson at wide receiver from 2014 through 2016, the Redskins have cycled through a number of players at the position the past two offseasons. Richardson will be the next experiment, and while the team didn't relay the terms of the deal, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Tuesday that he was poised for a five-year contract. Within the confines of his new offense, Richardson will stretch the defense for quarterback Alex Smith while…read more

Likely joining Redskins

Richardson is expected to sign a five-year, $40 million deal with the Redskins later this week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: This actually sounds like a bit of a bargain compared to the other contracts being handed out, though Richardson's deal reportedly will include $20 million in guarantees. The 2014 second-round pick broke out in the 2016 playoffs and carried his momentum into 2017, catching 44 of 80 targets for 703 yards (8.8 per target) and six touchdowns in 16 games. Richardson will turn 26 in April and could still take another step forward if he can improve his work on short and intermediate routes. At least…read more

Ready for new team

Richardson, an impending free agent, sent out a tweet suggesting he doesn't expect to re-sign with Seattle.

Analysis: The 2014 second-round pick followed his strong performance in the 2016 playoffs with a breakout campaign in 2017, catching 44 of 80 targets for 703 yards (8.8 per target) and six touchdowns while playing all 16 games for the first time in his career. Also capable of contributing in the return game, Richardson should draw interest on the open market as a No. 2 receiver. The Seahawks likely will move forward with Tyler Lockett and 2017 third-round pick Amara Darboh behind Doug Baldwin,…read more

Richardson was inconsistent but nevertheless set career highs across the board in 2017, catching 44 passes for 703 yards and six touchdowns.

Analysis: Richardson had nine games with less than 45 yards, including getting blanked in Week 17. If he wasn't capitalizing on the home-run ball, he wasn't doing much. He had nine catches of 20-plus yards in the first eight games, averaging 52 yards a game and scoring five touchdowns. In the second half of the season, he had four catches of 20-plus yards, averaging 36 yards a game and scoring once. And that was on two more targets than in the first half (41-39). Richardson is a free agent, and the…read more

Richardson snagged two of seven targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 42-7 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: Richardson has thrived on the long ball this season, and it should be no surprise that he's struggled in two of his last three games when he's been unable to get open deep. Richardson snagged 10 passes of at least 20 yards through the first nine games of the year, but he has just three such plays in the last five weeks. He gets a tough draw down the stretch. The Seahawks take on a Dallas defense ranked third in the league at suppressing opponent yardage per reception before finishing up with an…read more

Richardson brought in three of seven targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Jaguars.

Analysis: Richardson scored a nifty 61-yard touchdown with 9:48 remaining in the game, helping the Jaguars begin a comeback from a 27-10 deficit. The fourth-year receiver had a down game (two receptions, eight yards) versus the tough Eagles secondary in Week 13, but his performance Sunday marked his second game in the last three with at least 70 yards receiving. Richardson's production still goes through some fluctuations, but he's now compiled a career-best 664 yards on a career-high 40 catches over 13…read more

Richardson snatched two of four targets for eight yards during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Eagles.

Analysis: The eight yards marked a season low for Richardson, who has had had a bit of a renaissance during his fourth year in the league with for touchdowns and six games of at least 50 yards. He's slowed down a bit as of late and has not reeled in a score in his last five games. He has a firm grasp on the No. 2 wideout job in Seattle but gets another tough test this coming week against the Jaguars.

Richardson reeled in four of seven targets for 70 yards during Sunday's 24-13 win over the 49ers.

Analysis: Richardson has now caught at least four receptions in back-to-back games after just two such performances in the season's first nine games. The fourth-year target has been a consistent big-play threat after remaining mostly quiet for most of his career and it seems as though Russell Wilson has taken notice. Richardson has been targeted more than Doug Baldwin in each of the past two games. While two games obviously doesn't change the hierarchy of Seattle's receiving corps, Richardson is someone…read more

Richardson (groin) hauled in one of two targets for 43 yards in Thursday's 22-16 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: Richardson made his one catch count, posting his second reception of over 40 yards on the season. The 25-year-old speedster's six-catch effort in Week 8 against the Texans was essentially an outlier, as he's managed no better than three grabs in any other game. Richardson will now have an extended period to rest his ailing groin and ready himself for a Week 11 showdown with the Falcons on Monday Night Football.

Richardson (groin) is listed as active Thursday at Arizona.

Analysis: Richardson tended to hamstring tightness on a short week, resulting in DNPs both Tuesday and Wednesday. That said, he's available to the offense Thursday in what's expected to be a limited capacity. Considering he's averaging a whopping 10.6 YPT and leads the Seahawks with five touchdowns, he's a decent option in most formats.

Richardson (groin) is expected to suit up for Thursday's game at Arizona, but his snap count may be limited, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Richardson has been an effective No. 2 wideout behind Doug Baldwin this season, turning in the fourth-most targets (39) on the Seahawks into 52 yards per game and a team-high five touchdowns. While a tight hamstring kept Richardson out of practice both Tuesday and Wednesday, he's expected to suit up Thursday, albeit in a limited capacity.

Will be game-time call Thursday

Richardson (groin) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup with the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Richardson, who the Seahawks listed as questionable following Wednesday's practice, came out of the Week 9 loss to the Redskins with some groin tightness, and while the injury isn't considered a major concern, the short turnaround between games puts his status in some jeopardy. The Seahawks remain optimistic that Richardson will be able to dress Thursday, with head coach Pete Carroll having said Wednesday that the wideout "should be alright" for the contest, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of…read more

Richardson (groin) is listed as questionable to play Thursday at Arizona, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Analysis: Richardson appeared on the Seahawks' injury report both Tuesday and Wednesday as a non-participant, but head coach Pete Carroll called the development the result of "some tightness" in the wideout's hamstring, per John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site. In the end, Carroll expects Richardson to be "OK" for Thursday's divisional showdown, but the wideout's status will be confirmed when the team releases its list of inactives approximately 90 minutes before the 8:25 p.m. EDT kickoff.