Ricky Williams Reinstated by NFL
November 14, 2007 by David Kindervater
Filed under Miami Dolphins
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Ricky Williams‘ one-and-a-half year suspension ended today as he was reinstated to play in the National Football League. Now the question is who will want him on their team having only played in 12 games since the start of the 2004 season? He’s the “property” of the Miami Dolphins as he begins a comeback from multiple violations of the league’s drug policy. And at 0-9, I can’t imagine why the Dolphins wouldn’t give him a try. Even with franchise RB Ronnie Brown on the shelf for the rest of the season, the Dolphins have an exceptional back in Jesse Chatman. But I think this is a perfect time for Miami to see what, if anything, Ricky still has left in his tank — how much tread is left on his tires, so-to-speak, running alongside Jesse on a part-time basis. The Dolphins can run the football. They’re currently 11th in the NFL in rushing ypg, so I think this is a good opportunity to do some evaluating. And for Ricky Williams, it’s a chance to prove himself to not only the Dolphins, but the entire NFL. He is scheduled to fly to South Florida tomorrow for a physical and to meet with Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron.
As a follow-up to my post yesterday, Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron decided today to welcome Ricky back, and he’ll be on the field starting with Monday’s workout. His first game in nearly two years could come a week later, Nov. 26 at Pittsburgh. “He’ll be a member of this team,” Coach Cam said. “He’s a Miami Dolphin.”