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Cam Cameron has enough problems in his first year as Miami's head coach -- namely, getting his first regular-season victory. The unexpected return of Ricky Williams from an 18-month league suspension is not helping matters.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007

Suspended Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has triggered the process that could end his one-year suspension and lead to his reinstatement by the NFL.

Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga will let his football staff decide if running back Ricky Williams will return to the team from his one-year suspension.

Already recovering from a fractured left forearm, Ricky Williams earlier this week suffered a toe injury to his left foot that required stitches.

Ricky Williams is just the latest to benefit from the CFL's open-door policy regarding high-profile RBs, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Argonauts vice president of football operations Adam Rita confirmed that his club has placed Ricky Williams on its negotiation list, meaning Toronto now owns the exclusive CFL bargaining rights to the banished tailback.

This could be the week in which the football future of erstwhile Miami Dolphins tailback Ricky Williams, who faces a year-long suspension from the league over allegations of a fourth violation of the substance abuse policy, is determined.

The football future of Miami Dolphins tailback Ricky Williams, both short- and long-term, could be on the line Monday, as the NFL convenes a hearing to consider the appeal of the erstwhile runner.

The Dolphins have strengthened the backup tailback spot, reaching agreement with dependable six-year veteran Sammy Morris.

It's still unclear what the Dolphins will get from Ricky Williams, but one thing is certain: He still has plenty of talent.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2005

Rashard Anderson, who was suspended for substance abuse in 2001, is waiting for another chance.

His once and future teammates aren't ready yet to roll out the red carpet for Ricky Williams but, with the return of the erstwhile tailback to the NFL now taken for granted around here, neither are Miami Dolphins players sprinting to lock the front door to team's complex.

If Ricky Williams really does weigh 195 pounds, he has a lot of work to do, and food to eat, before he'll be back in top form.

The long-awaited missive from erstwhile tailback Ricky Williams, officially seeking reinstatement to the league, arrived Monday at NFL offices. But no one, not even Williams and his attorneys, expects the NFL to act on the request anytime soon.

If he had his druthers, NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw would have Ricky Williams back in the league this year, even though he conceded here Wednesday the erstwhile running back probably won't be back in 2004.

Coach Dave Wannstedt and GM Rick Spielman could be the fall guys if the Dolphins fail miserably in '04.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2004