Ricky Williams

[Husker_Power]

America's favorite Potheaded running back is bbaaaccck!!!

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has reinstated Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams after a suspension that lasted 18 months because of Williams' violation of the league's substance abuse policy.

 

It is unknown if the Dolphins will welcome him back but they will have a two-week roster exemption to make that decision.

 

Williams can attend team meetings and practice immediately, but won't be eligible to play until Week 12 when the Dolphins play at Pittsburgh on Monday night, Nov. 26.

 

Williams met last week with league administrators who had raised concerns even though doctors at a Boston-area treament center where Williams spent a good portion of four months were very supportive for his reinstatement, sources said.

 

The administrators of the substance abuse policy were satisfied with Williams' response to their concerns, sources said, clearing the path for Goodell to reinstate him.

 

Williams also had written Goodell a personal letter of appeal that accompanied the medical data regarding his treatment since he had a positive test in April, which extended his one-year suspension.

 

The 30-year-old running back, who has played in only 12 games since the start of the 2004 season, played in the Canadian Football League last season and applied for reinstatement to the NFL on Oct. 1. He tested positive again for marijuana in April, delaying his reinstatement through the first half of this season.

 

Chris Mortensen covers the NFL for ESPN. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

[808Husker in KCMO]

Guy could have been the greatest. I think he has a good year or two ahead of him. He will play this season considering the Dolphins plight.

[T_O_Bull]

...and just as quick as he was back he was gone again. Just how much has this guy cost the Dolphins?

 

...T_O_B

[BIGREDIOWAN]

Yep he's out for the season now due to a torn pectoral muscle.

[808Husker in KCMO]

...and just as quick as he was back he was gone again. Just how much has this guy cost the Dolphins?

 

...T_O_B

585,000.00 The league minimum for a player of his tenure

 

 

Look up compensation for players here:

 

http://www.nflpa.org/resources/activeplayersearch.aspx

[HuskerJosh82]

I'm a huge Dophins fan and I don't know if things could get worse. Not that Ricky would be a huge factor but that the Dolphins are just finding ways to lose. They got rid of thier best players (Chambers, Welker) and signed a veteran QB that lasted 4 games. They have so many holes on that team, it really doesn't matter which position they could draft. I hope they can pull out one win.

[admo]

I hope they pull one out as well. Even a couple.

[T_O_Bull]

Got one, won't get one today.