Roughriders sign former No. 3 overall NFL pick Trent Richardson

After almost making the move a few weeks ago, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have officially signed former NFL running back Trent Richardson to the club's roster.

The Riders placed the former No. 3 overall pick on their negotiation list July 28, and appeared to have a deal in place for the former Alabama star near the end of August.

Richardson was supposed to travel to Regina to sign the contract, but opted against it at the last minute, choosing to look for another NFL job instead. He's apparently had a change of heart and will be joining the Riders as soon as possible.

Richardson rushed for 1,679 yards and 21 touchdowns in his final season with the Crimson Tide in 2011, and was taken by the Cleveland Browns in the 2012 NFL Draft. After he piled up 950 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns in his rookie season, Richardson's stock plummeted, and he was eventually traded to the Indianapolis Colts.

He spent his final full season in the NFL with the Colts, and finished with only 519 yards and three touchdowns.