Ricky Williams

Professional football running back Ricky Williams plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. In December of 2008, Williams commented on his appreciation of playing in the Canadian Football League, stating that he enjoyed the low-pressure atmosphere and would consider returning to the CFL.Palm Beach Post: Dolphins' Ricky Williams Fondly Remembers CFL... Williams played in the CFL in 2006 when he was suspended from the NFL for a violation of the substance policy.

Williams played for the Texas Longhorns in the NCAA. He set several league and team records and was honored with many awards including the Doak Walker, Walter Camp and Maxwell awards as well as the Heisman Trophy in 1998.Official Site of the Miami Dolphins: Ricky Williams

Following school, Williams was selected fifth overall in the 1999 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. He joined the team for his professional debut that year and played three seasons with the Saints. In 2002, Williams was traded to the Miami Dolphins and was selected to play in the Pro Bowl that year. He continued with the team until 2004, when he retired from the league, reportedly after failing a drug test.Official Site of the Miami Dolphins: Ricky Williams

In 2005, Williams returned to the league and served a four-game suspension stemming from the substance policy violation. He later failed another drug test, reportedly testing positive for marijuana and was suspended for the entire 2006 season. During his suspension, Williams played in the Canadian Football League for the Toronto Argonauts. He returned to the NFL in 2007.Official Site of the Miami Dolphins: Ricky Williams

• May 21, 1977: Born in San Diego, California

• 1999: Drafted by the New Orleans Saints

• 2002: Traded to the Miami Dolphins

• 2004: Retires from football after testing postitive for Marijuana

• 2005: Officially returned to the Dolphins

• 2006: Violates NFL drug policy a fourth time, is suspended for the entire 2006 season

• 2006: Plays in the Canadian Football League for the Toronto Argonauts

• 2007: Applies for reinstatement to the NFL