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Raiders RB Richardson cleared to practice

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August 06, 2015 at 11:36 am.

May 26, 2015; Alameda, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Trent Richardson (33) catches a pass at organized team activities at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Richardson, a former first-round pick who is on his third team in four years, will battle for a roster spot behind Latavius Murray and Roy Helu Jr. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Oakland Raiders removed running back Trent Richardson from the non-football injury list on Thursday.

Richardson had not practiced since reporting to camp overweight last Friday.

“He came back very close to the weight, which was a pretty ambitious goal to get to,” coach Jack Del Rio said. “He’s down in the low 220s. That’s what we asked of him. That’s where he was. … He’ll have a chance to come out here and show what he’s really capable of.”

Richardson, a former first-round pick who is on his third team in four years, will battle for a roster spot behind Latavius Murray and Roy Helu Jr.

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