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Richard Seymour | Defensive Lineman

Team: Unsigned Free Agent
Age / DOB:  (33) / 10/6/1979
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 310
College: Georgia
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Free agent DL Richard Seymour "definitely" wants to play this season.
Seymour is 33 and missed eight games last year due to hamstring woes, but is still a difference-maker when on the field. "I've had a couple of text conversations with Richard, and he definitely wants to play," NFL Network's Steve Wyche said. If that's the case, Seymour is going to have to settle for less money than he's used to. The Falcons have shown interest, but won't be breaking the bank. May 7 - 9:34 AM
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ESPN NFC South blogger Pat Yasinskas suggests the Falcons could make a run at free agent DL Richard Seymour after June 1.

The Falcons can free up cap space with a Matt Ryan extension, and after June 1 they'll also have $4.5 million more to work with because Tyson Clabo's release was classified as a post-June 1 move. Yasinskas names Seymour as a possible post-June 1 signing, "or an experienced linebacker." (Karlos Dansby?)
Source: ESPN.com
May 6 - 2:36 PM

Yahoo's Jason Cole reports free agent DL Richard Seymour will probably only play football in 2013 "if he gets paid a lot."

Welp, it might be time for him to call it a career. As much as we liked Seymour as a potential value signing -- he can still play when healthy -- Seymour is going on age 34 and has missed 11 games due to injury over the past three seasons, including eight games last year. The Falcons and Broncos were said to be in the hunt for Seymour, but neither is going to shell out big bucks.
Mar 13 - 2:10 PM

The Falcons and Broncos have "put out feelers" to free agent DL Richard Seymour.

Seymour is old and his body is beginning to break down, but he was an effective player when in the lineup with Oakland last year. He should also be fairly cheap. Seymour almost certainly wants to sign with a contender going on age 34.
Mar 13 - 12:06 AM

Free agent DT Richard Seymour will count $14 million in "dead money" against the Raiders' 2013 salary cap.

That's roughly 1/8th of the expected $121 million cap, and symbolic of the Raiders' mismanagement during the final years of late owner Al Davis' reign. Seymour is universally considered to be moving on from Oakland.
Feb 12 - 4:29 PM

Raiders placed DT Richard Seymour on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, ending his season.

It means the 33-year-old veteran will miss exactly half of his 12th season. It's particularly poor timing for the former Patriot since he's headed toward the open market. Seymour was playing well before going down in Week 8, however, notching 15 tackles and three sacks while grading out as a top-12 defensive tackle in Pro Football Focus' ratings. Coming into 2012, Seymour had missed just four games since 2007. He should draw healthy interest in free agency, though he'll likely be limited to 1-2 year offers. He won't be back with the cash-strapped and rebuilding Raiders.
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 04:08:00 PM

Raiders DT Richard Seymour will miss his seventh straight game with a hamstring injury.

Seymour's contract is up after the season, so he may have played his last snap with the Raiders. 33 years old, Seymour's body seems to be letting him down. We still wouldn't be surprised to see him finish his career back in New England.
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 03:27:00 PM

Raiders DT Richard Seymour's contract will void at season's end, and he will become an unrestricted free agent.

Seymour restructured his deal in March, which turned his $7.5 million fully guaranteed base salary for this year into a $925,000 base with a $6.575 million guaranteed roster bonus. Among the restructuring's details, Seymour's final four years and $30 million have voided. The 33-year-old has recorded 15 tackles and three sacks in eight games this season. Seymour has missed five games with a hamstring injury.
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 10:40:00 PM

Raiders DT Richard Seymour (hamstring, knee) has been ruled out for Week 11.

Seymour also sat out last week's loss to the Ravens. Desmond Bryant is again expected to start at defensive tackle. He had five solo tackles in Week 10.
Sat, Nov 17, 2012 10:39:00 AM

Raiders DT Richard Seymour (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 10.

Seymour has missed just three games since joining the Raiders in 2009, all of them during the 2010 season. With Seymour sidelined, Desmond Bryant will likely start alongside Tommy Kelly, with Lamarr Houston and David Tollefson both having the ability to move inside.
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:37:00 AM

Richard Seymour (knee) was limited in practice this week and is officially questionable for Monday night.

There's been no indication that Seymour won't play. The Raiders will look to exploit a Chargers offense that is without Jared Gaither (lower back) and Ryan Mathews (collarbone) to start the regular season.
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 10:04:00 PM

Raiders DT Richard Seymour is dealing with an arthritic knee that may require "maintenance" all season.

In other words, the Raiders may scale back his snaps. According to Pro Football Focus, Seymour played 870 of Oakland's 1177 defensive downs in 2011, good for a 73.9-percent clip. They may want him closer to 70 percent this season.
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 01:21:00 AM

The Raiders have paid Richard Seymour's $7.5 million roster bonus, ensuring he'll remain with the club this year.

There was speculation that Seymour would be a candidate for release due to his massive salary, but GM Reggie McKenzie indicated the Raiders "wouldn't be making wholesale changes" despite their recent decision to part with CB Stanford Routt. Seymour is set to make $15 million in 2012 and is now fully guaranteed the $30 million extension he signed with the Raiders in 2011.
Sat, Feb 11, 2012 10:56:00 PM

The Contra Costa Times' Steve Corkran believes Raiders DT Richard Seymour is a candidate for release.

Seymour is due a $7.5 million roster bonus in addition to his 2012 base salary of $7.5 million, but still played at a high level at the age of 32 in 2011, grading out as Pro Football Focus' 11th best defensive tackle. He could be more of a candidate for renegotiation than outright release.
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 08:55:00 AM

New Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie indicated at Wednesday's introductory presser that the team will likely move to a 3-4 defense.

"That's what I'm familiar with," said McKenzie, who came from Green Bay. McKenzie has yet to select a head coach, but his choice figures to have a 3-4 background. Current Raiders who've played in the scheme before include DL Richard Seymour (Patriots), OLB Kamerion Wimbley (Browns), and ILB Rolando McClain (Alabama). DT Tommy Kelly and OLB Aaron Curry may be tougher fits.
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 11:56:00 PM

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