Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan, addressed Sheldon Richardson’s recent arrest and drug suspension for the first time, saying he supports the Pro Bowl defensive end but was noncommittal on his long-term future with the team, ESPN.com reported.
“At this point in time, we’ll see how it progresses,” Maccagnan said Saturday. “It’s not about words right now, it’s about actions — not actions on the football field. It’s how he handles himself.”
Richardson, already facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, was arrested July 14 and charged with resisting arrest after being arrested for street racing at 143 MPH. A violation of the league’s personal-conduct policy would likely will mean an additional suspension.