Raiders sign Sean Richardson to an offer sheet, Packers can match.
by Trevor Spranger | Tue, Apr 7th 9:10pm EDT
The Oakland Raiders signed restricted free agent Sean Richardson to an offer sheet worth $2.55 million for the 2015 season. The Packers have until Monday to match the offer. Green Bay would not receive compensation for losing the backup safety. (ESPN)
Fantasy Impact:
Minimal, but losing Richardson could weaken the depth of the Packers secondary and an already weak special teams unit. Should he depart, expect Micah Hyde to serve as the primary backup at safety and for the Packers to add another body at that position in the draft. The Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie served as an understudy to Ted Thompson in Green Bay, so he is familiar with the abilities of Richardson. While $2.55 million may seem a heavy price for Thompson to pay for a backup, one has to think the Packers may be more willing to re-sign him now that they know they would not receive the coveted compensatory draft pick.
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