Ricky Williams wants to 'un-retire' and play football

Jet, Nov 8, 2004

Ex-NFL star Ricky Williams now wants to play again after he abruptly retired from the Miami Dolphins just before training camp began (JET, Aug. 16).

"In the course of the last 10 months, there have been various discussions between the parties. I'm going to make a formal proposal for Ricky to resume his career as soon as possible," Williams' attorney David Cornwell said.

An arbitrator ruled last month the 27-year-old running back must repay more than $8.6 million to the Dolphins for breach football," Cornwell said.

At JET press time, at issue was whether Williams decided to retire as a result of learning he was facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's drug policy. That being the case, Cornwell said he didn't believe Williams should face a suspension if he returns. "Ricky made the decision to retire. Clearly, Ricky overreacted as things unfolded," Cornwell said.

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