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Ricky Williams | Running Back

Team: Baltimore Ravens
Age / DOB:  (36) / 5/21/1977
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 230
College: Texas
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The Union-Tribune San Diego reports that the Chargers "have not had any discussions" with retired RB Ricky Williams.
Williams recently told a radio show that he'd come out of retirement if the Chargers had a mutual interest, but there has been no thought of that in San Diego. "The only way right now I would come back is if the Chargers called me," Williams said Wednesday. "It would be hard to turn San Diego down." Fri, Mar 30, 2012 08:28:00 PM
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego

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Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Former Ravens RB Ricky Williams confirmed that he has filed his NFL retirement papers, but would consider playing for the Chargers in 2012.

Williams was placed on reserve/retired on March 2 and remains property of the Ravens. In order to make a comeback, Williams would need Baltimore to release him from his contract. He's under the Ravens' control through 2012.
Related: Chargers
Source: Jon Madani on Twitter
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 02:07:00 PM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ravens placed RB Ricky Williams on the reserve/retired list.

The move allows the Ravens to retain Williams' rights should he reconsider a return to football. He is under contract for 2012, although Baltimore gets to take his $1.5 million base pay and $50,000 workout bonus off its salary cap. Coach John Harbaugh expressed skepticism before the Combine that Williams would reverse his decision, but you can't rule out anything with Ricky.
Fri, Mar 2, 2012 02:02:00 PM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Coach John Harbaugh is no longer confident that Ricky Williams will reverse his decision on retirement to re-join the Ravens for the 2012 season.

"I have to admit, I was very supportive of him on whichever way he wanted to go," said Harbaugh, "but I felt like he'd call me back in a day or two and he'd change his mind because that's a big decision. But he didn't, he was very firm on it." Speculation has the Ravens considering a reunion with Le'Ron McClain as a backup tailback and fullback.
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Source: BaltimoreRavens.com
Fri, Feb 24, 2012 10:16:00 AM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

According to the Baltimore Sun, finding a new backup running back to replace the retired Ricky Williams "doesn’t appear to be very high" on the Ravens' to-do list.

Beat writer Jeff Zrebiec takes it as a sign that the Ravens might believe Williams will ultimately play next season. Just eight days before his abrupt retirement, Williams told Ravens.com he was "excited" about 2012. It's well within the realm of possibility Williams will un-retire for the second time during his weird and winding NFL career.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Mon, Feb 20, 2012 12:55:00 PM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ricky Williams readily acknowledges that his retirement might not be final.

"The easy answer is I've moved on," said Williams, "but the one thing I've learned about myself is, 'Who the hell knows?'" It's hardly rare for a veteran coming off a playoff loss to lean toward retirement only to reverse course in July or August. Williams' retirement may be due in large part to a text from Bill Parcells reading, "Don't chase this thing too long. You can contribute in other ways."
Source: BaltimoreRavens.com
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 09:45:00 AM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ricky Williams has informed Ravens officials that he will retire after 11 NFL seasons.

The Ravens would have welcomed him back at age 35, and Profootballtalk reports "there's a feeling he could return later in the offseason." Williams' colorful career has been one given to whims, so it would hardly be a surprise if he reverses the decision down the road. A dichotomy in shoulder pads, Williams' bruising, take-no-prisoners running style was offset by a softer, soul-searching side rarely seen among high-profile NFL stars. If this is truly the end, Williams finishes with 10,009 rushing yards, 2,606 receiving yards, and 74 TDs. A first-team All Pro in 2002, Ricky is one of 26 backs in history to reach 10,000 yards.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 01:13:00 PM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ricky Williams told Ravens.com that he plans to play a 12th season in 2012.

"My body feels good and I know I’m going to train hard and so I’m excited about next year," said Williams, who turns 35 in May. "... I'm not so surprised I've played this long, but I am surprised at how good I feel." The Ravens will eventually need to begin thinking about a better long-term No. 2 back behind Ray Rice, but Williams can hold down the fort for one more season.
Source: baltimoreravens.com
Mon, Jan 30, 2012 07:00:00 PM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ricky Williams rushed six times for 22 yards in the Ravens' AFC Championship Game loss to New England.

Williams was an effective change-of-pace back throughout the season and chipped in a robust 49 postseason yards on 12 carries (4.08 YPC) while spelling Ray Rice. Ricky turns 35 in May, but is still playing at a high enough level that the Ravens figure to bring him back at his $1.5 million base salary.
Sun, Jan 22, 2012 06:39:00 PM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ricky Williams hopes to remain with the Ravens in 2012.

Williams served as a nice change-up to Ray Rice during his first season in Baltimore, averaging 4.1 yards on 108 carries. Under contract for a manageable $1.5 million in 2012, it's likely Williams will be retained for his age-35 campaign.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sat, Jan 21, 2012 01:30:00 PM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ricky Williams has become the 26th player in NFL history to record 10,000 rushing yards in a career.

LaDainian Tomlinson and Thomas Jones are the only other active players in the club. Though Williams is the oldest of the trio, he's also the one with the most left in the tank after averaging 4.1 yards per on 108 carries as Ray Rice's valuable backup. Turning 35 in May, Williams is signed for $1.5 million in 2012.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Wed, Jan 4, 2012 09:08:00 AM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ricky Williams rushed six times for 28 yards in the Ravens' Week 17 win over the Bengals.

His regular season ends with 444 yards and two touchdowns on 108 carries (4.11 YPC). Williams has a little bit of gas left in the tank, but not much. He will continue to serve as Ray Rice's caddy during the NFL postseason.
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 09:05:00 PM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ricky Williams rushed 10 times for 45 yards and caught two passes for 21 yards in the Ravens' Week 16 win over Cleveland.

Williams experienced an uptick in workload because Baltimore jumped out to an early two-touchdown lead. The Browns made the game relatively close at the end. Williams, at age 34, has lost several steps and it's been apparent this season. He'll remain Ray Rice's caddy in Week 17 against the Bengals.
Sat, Dec 24, 2011 05:36:00 PM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ricky Williams carried the ball just three times for 20 yards in Baltimore's Week 15 loss to the Chargers.

Williams was dropped out of the offense after Baltimore dug itself into a 17-point hole minutes into the second half. Although the Ravens will surely go ground-and-pound in Week 16 against a Browns they abused for 290 yards rushing (including 76 from Williams) in Week 13, Williams will be nothing more than a desperation play in deeper leagues.
Mon, Dec 19, 2011 12:32:00 AM
Ricky Williams - RB - Ravens

Ricky Williams rushed seven times for 13 yards as the Ravens took down the Colts 24-10 in Week 14.

Ricky had a big Week 13 effort in a week with a game flow similar to this one's (early 24-3 Baltimore lead), but the reality is Williams has lost several steps at age 34. Ray Rice also played the entire game, racking up 32 touches. Williams has some appeal as a handcuff to Rice, but he lacks independent fantasy value.
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 08:03:00 PM

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