VIDEO: Browns DT Sheldon Richardson Went Stone Cold Silent When Asked About Being Benched vs Ravens
By Karl Rasmussen
The Cleveland Browns' 2019 season has been nothing short of a disappointment, and frustrations are boiling over in the locker room. Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson saw himself benched in the second half on Sunday, and when approached about it after the game, he didn't have a lot to say. In fact, he didn't say anything at all.
This was Sheldon Richardson’s answer to a question about his frustration after being taken off the field. #Browns pic.twitter.com/hCARYR4x3n
— Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) December 22, 2019
Richardson was flagged for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after getting into a heated exchange with Ravens DB Marcus Peters, who was standing over the injured Sheldrick Redwine.
The veteran DT was then pulled from the game by Freddie Kitchens, and it's safe to say he disagrees with the decision.
He may not have voiced his displeasure with Kitchens like some offensive weapons, but he didn't need to.
#Browns DT Sheldon Richardson says he was protecting teammate Sheldrick Redwine in altercation on sideline with Ravens DB Marcus Peters pic.twitter.com/fYvGm5PbdH
— 92.3 The Fan (@923TheFan) December 22, 2019
Richardson had, by all means, an effective game on Sunday before being benched. He made three tackles, defended two passes and logged a quarterback hit on Lamar Jackson. Despite that, Kitchens still opted to remove him.