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ESPN.com news services
Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has told the team he plans to retire after just five NFL seasons, The Miami Herald reported on its Web site early Sunday morning.

"He wants to get on with his life, wants to move on to bigger and better things," Herald reporter and ESPN commentator Dan Le Betard told SportsCenter.


According to the Herald's report, Williams wants to travel the world and is tired of the demands and restraints of a professional football career.


"I just don't want to be in this business anymore," Williams told the paper. "I was never strong enough to not play football, but I'm strong enough now. I've considered everything about this. Everyone has thrown every possible scenario at me about why I shouldn't do this, but they're in denial. I'm happy with my decision.


"I'm finally free. I can't remember ever being this happy."


According to Le Batard, the Dolphins are stunned by the news and members of the organization are still trying to talk Williams out of his decision, one the Herald says should be finalized this week when Williams faxes his retirement papers to the league.


Last season, Williams rushed for 1,372 yards on 392 carries, averaging 3.5 yards. He has rushed for 1,000 or more yards in four of his five NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints and the Dolphins, tallying 6,354 for his career. Williams also had 1,806 receiving yards on 229 catches.


Williams reportedly tested positive for marijuana on Dec. 10, 2003, and faced a fine of at least $650,000 for violating the league's substance-abuse policy for the second time since joining the Dolphins in 2002.


The Saints traded virtually their 1999 entire draft to move up to No. 5 overall to take Williams, a Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Texas.

DAMN, I CANT BELIVE THIS. HES A TIGHT RUNNIN BACK AND RETIREING AT HIS PRIME.

Don Jacob:
 :o

Sikotic™:
I'd rather go out in my prime than be forced to leave all beat up and old. It makes sense.

eS El Duque:

--- Quote from: Sikotic aka Birdman on July 25, 2004, 12:27:29 AM ---I'd rather go out in my prime than be forced to leave all beat up and old. It makes sense.

--- End quote ---

didn't he have one more year left on his contract? unleast honour that for the fans :-\

good for him though!

The Big Bad Ass:
omfg! Talk about coming out of no where. That sucks, I really enjoyed watching Ricky :(

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