Dominic Richardson
Dominic Richardson is a running back who spent the 2026 preseason with the New York Jets. Signed in August as depth cover, he was waived-injured on 30 August with an elbow injury sustained in the preseason finale.
Background & Path to the Jets
Listed at 6-0 and 210 pounds, Richardson played college football at Oklahoma State and Baylor before finishing at Tulsa, where in his final season he ran for 1,065 yards — becoming the 23rd player in school history to reach 1,000 rushing yards in a season.
He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, signed with the Dallas Cowboys in April and later spent time with the Tennessee Titans before the Jets signed him in August 2026.
His arrival in New York was a direct consequence of attrition in the running back room, with Breece Hall managing a groin strain and Isaiah Davis dealing with a knee problem. He was a late-camp depth signing rather than a roster favourite.
Career Statistics
| Period | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| College | Oklahoma State | Began his college career with the Cowboys |
| College | Baylor | Transferred before a final move to Tulsa |
| 2025 | Tulsa | 1,065 rushing yards; 23rd player in program history to rush for 1,000 in a season |
| 2026 | Dallas / Tennessee / New York Jets | Undrafted; signed with Dallas in April, later Tennessee, then the Jets in August |
Current Status
Richardson was waived-injured on 30 August 2026 with an elbow injury sustained against the Giants.
The distinction matters. A player waived-injured who goes unclaimed reverts to his original club, where he can be placed on injured reserve or reach an injury settlement — a different path from being waived outright. Our guide to the waiver wire explains the mechanics, and the injury report from that game sets out how each of the six injured players was handled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dominic Richardson?
Dominic Richardson is a running back who spent the 2026 preseason with the New York Jets. He played college football at Oklahoma State, Baylor and Tulsa, rushing for 1,065 yards in his final college season.
Why did the Jets sign Dominic Richardson?
He was signed in August 2026 as depth cover in a running back room dealing with injuries, including Breece Hall’s groin strain and a knee problem for Isaiah Davis.
What does waived-injured mean for Dominic Richardson?
If he goes unclaimed on waivers, he reverts to the Jets, who can place him on injured reserve or reach an injury settlement with him. It is a different outcome from being waived outright.