Ravens officially sign RB Trent Richardson
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The Baltimore Ravens have officially signed running back Trent Richardson, the team announced Monday.
The Ravens have been in contact with Richardson since the NFL Scouting Combine in February and had a final check-in with the 25-year-old before finalizing the deal, according to the Alabama Media Group.
Richardson has not played in an NFL game since he was a member of the Indianapolis Colts during the 2014 season. He signed a two-year deal with the Oakland Raiders before the 2015 season, but was released on Aug. 31.
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Over three NFL seasons, Richardson has rushed for 2,032 yards and 17 touchdowns, averaging 3.3 yards per carry.
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 3 pick in 2012 NFL draft.
