Ricky Williams Applies For Reinstatement

According to Ricky Williams' agent, Leigh Steinberg, Ricky has applied for NFL reinstatement Monday. Williams played 12 games in 2005 and his last full season was in 2003. Ricky Williams has been out of the league because of retirement and his suspensions for testing positive for marijuana. The now 30 year old running back led the league in rushing back in 2002 with 1853 yards. This would be Williams' second attempt at a comeback after retiring in 2004.

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ESPN Reports:  MIAMI -- Suspended running back Ricky Williams applied for NFL reinstatement Monday, his agent said.

"Ricky is extremely excited about the prospect of playing in the NFL again and hopeful for a positive response," his agent Leigh Steinberg said.

Williams has played in only 12 NFL games since the start of the 2004 season, but rushed for 3,225 yards in 2002-03. His current suspension began in April 2006 after he violated the league's drug policy for the fourth time. He tested positive for marijuana this April, again delaying his return.

Williams remains under contract with Miami, where he won the NFL rushing title in 2002. But new coach Cam Cameron has not indicated whether he wants Williams to stay with the Dolphins, who fell to 0-4 Sunday.

"That's ultimately their decision," Steinberg said. "We've had no contact with them."

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