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Trent Richardson Is Ready to Become the Next Great NFL Comeback Story

Maybe this is what relief sounds like. Trent Richardson is calling from an office in Legion Field, home of the Alliance of American Football’s Birmingham Iron. On his off-day, he answers questions about the first three games of his new life and career as a running back for the Iron, a franchise in the startup AAF. He’s leading the league in carries (59) and touchdowns (6) by a substantial margin, though he’s sixth in yards (145). His team is 3-0 and, for the first time in a while, those around him seem to think he’s happy. He’s loving football again.