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Miami Gardens, Fla. -- Jay Richardson got to skip a few of these fourth preseason games earlier in his career, when he was a starter for the Oakland Raiders. But the 29-year-old New Orleans Saints linebacker is well aware his circumstances have changed now that he's trying to crack back into the NFL after a two-year absence.

And he made the most of his final opportunity Thursday with two sacks in a 24-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

"Sure, I sat out a few fourth preseason games. But you've got to know your situation," Richardson said. "I know the position I'm in. So you've got to go to work."

Richardson said he feels "solid" about everything he was able to accomplish this summer, as he consistently stood out for the Saints despite switching from defensive end to linebacker two weeks into training camp.

"I worked my butt off," Richardson said. "I competed at defensive end, switched positions, competed at linebacker, and gave it my best shot. I thought I played pretty solid through the preseason, so I can live with what I did.

"I'm definitely hoping I proved myself relevant and worth my salt. You know, I know I can hold my own in this league. So I'm hoping there's a chance here for me."

Read more: Jay Richardson strengthens case to help New Orleans Saints fill void at outside linebacker | NOLA.com

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