Richardson case delayed

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — A judge has again delayed the court case against New York Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson following a police chase this summer.

Richardson was scheduled for arraignment Monday on five misdemeanor charges related to the July 14 incident in suburban St. Louis. The case was continued to Dec. 21. Richardson was not at the hearing in St. Charles County.

The former University of Missouri star was arrested after a chase on Interstate 64. Police say his 2014 Bentley reached speeds up to 143 mph with a 12- yearold relative in the car and a loaded handgun under a floor mat.

A probable cause statement said officers detected a marijuana odor. No drug or child endangerment charges were filed with prosecutors citing insufficient evidence.

Also, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is considering having surgery on his injured thumb Friday, a day after New York plays Buffalo.

Fitzpatrick will only confirm Monday that he won’t have the procedure on the torn ligament before the game. The likely possibilities are either Friday, because the Jets would then have nine days before their next game, or after the season. The quarterback wants to be sure he doesn’t miss any games.

Meanwhile, the Jets are dealing with several other injuries, including to kicker Nick Folk. Coach Todd Bowles says Folk is expected to be sidelined at least four weeks with a quadriceps injury. New York worked out a few kickers Monday, including Randy Bullock. Folk was injured in pregame warmups Sunday, forcing punter Ryan Quigley into kicking duties.