Ricky Williams was reinstated by the NFL on Wednesday after being suspended for more than 18 months, and the winless Miami Dolphins may welcome him back.
2002 league rushing champion was scheduled to fly to South Florida for a physical on Thursday and meet with Miami coach Cam Cameron, said Williams’ agent, Leigh Steinberg.
The first-year Dolphins coach, whose team is 0-9, has given no indication publicly he welcomes the return of Williams. But Steinberg said he was encouraged by a phone conversation on Wednesday with Matt Thomas, Dolphins general counsel-football administration.
“His indication was they were interested in Ricky,” Steinberg said. “The spirit of the discussion was welcoming. It was a very similar discussion to what you would have regarding a draft choice or any returning player. The only contingent was whether they would have him practice Friday or Monday.”
The Dolphins offered no immediate comment on Williams’ reinstatement. His return would be only part of backfield shakeup — rookie quarterback John Beck was promoted to the first team Wednesday and will make his NFL debut Sunday at Philadelphia.
The 30-year-old Williams, who has played in only 12 games since the start of the 2004 season, was suspended in April 2006 after violating the league drug policy for the fourth time. His return was delayed when he tested positive again for marijuana in April.
He played in the Canadian Football League last season and applied for reinstatement Oct. 1.
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