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John Harbaugh a Trent Richardson fan despite cutting running back

Trent Richardson was cut by the Ravens this week, but he picked up at least one fan during his short stint with the team.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh seems to think the third pick in the 2012 NFL Draft has a future in the league despite his struggles.

"With Trent, it was strictly health," Harbaugh said Wednesday, via ESPN.com. "We knew (Richardson's surgically repaired) knee was a problem when we first brought him in. We were hopeful that he would work through it. But we just couldn't wait any longer. We need the running back.