Safety Sean Richardson isn’t going anywhere.
The Green Bay Packers have decided to match the Oakland Raiders one-year, $2.55 million offer sheet.
With the move, the Packers retain a core special teams player and enviable depth at the safety position.
Richardson saw his playing time increase on defense as the 2014 season came to a close. The Packers experimented with a package that put three safeties on the field. Richardson joined Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Morgan Burnett in that package largely because of his run-stopping ability.
With Richardson’s deal, the Packers now have both of their restricted free agents under contract. Tackle Don Barclay signed his tender late last week.