New York Jets DL Sheldon Richardson suspended for Week 1

New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson was suspended for the regular-season opener for a violation of the NFL's personal-conduct policy.

Richardson pleaded guilty to resisting arrest in January stemming from his arrest for driving 143 miles an hour while evading police with a 12-year-old in the car.

He was not charged with child endangerment or a drug offense despite the police report indicating officers claimed to smell marijuana while making the arrest.

Richardson can participate in training camp and preseason games but must sit out practices leading up to the opener and will be on the sideline Week 1 when the Jets play the Cincinnati Bengals.