 Richey's impressive preseason performance with the Seahawks prompted the San Francisco 49ers to claim him off waivers, making him the starter for their season opener.Richey played from 1998–2002 for the San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers.In the 2003 he played for the Baltimore Ravens as a kickoff specialist and converted a 56-yard field goal against the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 14, 2003.