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Seahawks defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson signs with Vikings

Sheldon Richardson agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, according to an NFL Insider.
Credit: Mark J. Rebilas
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (91) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Seahawks defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson has been traded to the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Friday.

“The #1 defense just got better!” the Vikings tweeted.

Richardson agreed to a one-year deal with Vikings, according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

The free agent was in Minnesota this week for a visit with the team brass, as reported by Pro Football Talk.

Richardson came to the Seahawks in 2017 after four seasons with the New York Jets.

He finished the 2017-18 season with 44 total tackles, including 27 solo, and one sack.

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