Pat Williams

Professional football defensive tackle Pat Williams plays in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings.

On December 24, 2008, Pat Williams explained why he took a banned diuretic. According to reports, Williams took the diuretic because of a $ 400,000 incentive bonus if he met a specific weight throughout the year. Williams tested positive for a banned weight loss substance in October of 2008.ESPN.com: [Vikings explain why they took banned diuretic] (December 24, 2008)

In October of 2008, Williams was one of many, including Vikings teammate Kevin Williams, who tested positive for a banned diuretic, that can be used to hide steroids in drug testing. He missed time with the team in November of 2008 while appealing the ruling. Williams is expected to receive a four-game suspension in relation to the offense.ESPN.com: Vikings' Williamses back in practice after doping hearings

Following his college football play with the Texas A&M Aggies, Williams signed as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills in 1997. He joined the Bills for one game that season. After eight seasons with the Bills, Williams signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2005. In 2006, he was selected for his first of two-consecutive Pro Bowl appearances.NFL.com: Pat Williams Career Stats

Williams fractured his shoulder during a December 14, 2008, game against the Arizona Cardinals and is expected to miss two-to-six weeks.SI.com: Vikes' Pat Williams Out 2-6 Weeks