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Ricky Williams

7/1/2006

Williams scored his first CFL touchdown in Toronto's 26-19 loss to British Columbia on Friday night and finished with 97 yards on 18 carries. The running back, suspended from the NFL this season for a fourth positive drug test, was playing in his third CFL regular season game.

5/27/2006

Leigh Steinberg, Williams' agent, said Saturday his client hasn't yet received permission from the Miami Dolphins to play in the Canadian Football League this season. However, Steinberg expects the Dolphins to allow the former Heisman Trophy winner to suit up for the Argos in 2006. Williams was suspended by the NFL for the entire 2006 season after a fourth positive drug test. He missed Miami's first four games last year following his third positive test.

4/26/2006

Williams' appeal of his latest failed drug test was rejected, the league announced Tuesday, meaning the Miami Dolphins running back will miss the entire 2006 season. "I'm disappointed with the decision, but I respect it," Williams said in a statement released by the team. "I'm proud of my association with the National Football League and look forward to returning to the Dolphins in 2007."

4/10/2006

Williams and his lawyer met Monday with NFL counsel Jeff Pash, seeking to have the league overturn a positive drug test that could cost him the entire 2006 season. The league, which doesn't acknowledge drug tests until there is a final determination, had no comment on the appeal.

2/21/2006

Williams is appealing a positive drug test, a source familiar with the case said Monday. If the test result is upheld, it would mean a fourth positive test and at least a one-year suspension for the troubled Miami running back. The ruling on the appeal isn't expected until April. Williams served a four-game suspension at the beginning of last year as a result of three positive tests.

12/27/2005

As anticipated, Williams got the starting nod in Saturday's meeting with the Tennessee Titans, handling the bulk of the Dolphins' rushing load in the absence of injured rookie Ronnie Brown. The veteran tailback took advantage of the opportunity, rushing for a season-high 172 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries.

12/22/2005

Regular starter Ronnie Brown has been unable to practice with the Dolphins this week, and it appears he likely will be unavailable for Saturday's matchup with the Tennessee Titans. If that is the case, Williams is expected to get the starting nod in the backfield and get the majority of the carries for Miami.

10/31/2005

Williams saw his most extensive work since returning from a four-game suspension, picking up 82 yards on 17 carries in Sunday's victory over the New Orleans Saints. He shared time in the Dolphins' backfield with rookie Ronnie Brown, who finished with 106 yards on 23 rushes.

10/17/2005

In his first game since 2003, Williams was stifled by the Tampa Bay defense rushing five times for only eight yards. It is the second lowest rushing output in a game in his 71-game career. He did lead the team in receptions on Sunday with six resulting in 22 yards. Williams' time was limited in the second half by a bruised hip, but said the injury will not prevent him from practicing this week.

10/10/2005

Williams will return to practice with the Miami Dolphins this week after serving a four-game suspension for violation of the league's substance abuse policy. The running back, who did not play last season following a brief "retirement," reportedly is in shape and should see some action in this weekend's meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

7/19/2005

Williams will be eligible to join the Miami Dolphins for the start of training camp after being reinstated by the NFL. The running back, who retired last summer, still faces a four-game suspension from the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy, so he likely won't be available until at least Week 5 of the regular season. In addition, he'll face some competition from Ronnie Brown, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft.

7/8/2005

After rumors circled earlier this year that Williams had dropped to 195 pounds -- or 30 pounds below his regular playing weight -- the Dolphins' running back reportedly is back up to 215, as he prepares for the start of training camp and the 2005 campaign. Williams is returning to the club after announcing his retirement last summer and skipping the entire 2004 season.