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Report: Williams fails drug test, could face suspension
Posted: Sunday February 19, 2006 10:35PM; Updated: Monday February 20, 2006 3:06AM
Ricky Williams could be facing a one-year suspension for reportedly violating the NFL's substance abuse policy for the fourth time.
Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
SI.com -- Dolphins' running back Ricky Williams has again tested positive for drug use, according to the Miami Herald, a violation that could result in a one-year suspension under the league's substance abuse policy.
The Herald cited two sources saying that Williams tested positive for a fourth time, but neither would disclose what substance Williams used. He had tested positive for marijuana on three previous occasions.
Marijuana use was a major contributor in Williams walking away from football in 2004, just days before the start of Dolphins' training camp.
He returned to the NFL last season, and was forced to sit out the first four games and was fined four weeks pay for his second and third substance abuse violations.
The 1998 Heisman winner also tested positive in December 2003 and in the '04 offseason.
Williams rushed for 743 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games this season, ending a streak of four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
Fourth down
Report: Williams fails drug test, could face suspension
Posted: Sunday February 19, 2006 10:35PM; Updated: Monday February 20, 2006 3:06AM
Ricky Williams could be facing a one-year suspension for reportedly violating the NFL's substance abuse policy for the fourth time.
Heinz Kluetmeier/SI
SI.com -- Dolphins' running back Ricky Williams has again tested positive for drug use, according to the Miami Herald, a violation that could result in a one-year suspension under the league's substance abuse policy.
The Herald cited two sources saying that Williams tested positive for a fourth time, but neither would disclose what substance Williams used. He had tested positive for marijuana on three previous occasions.
Marijuana use was a major contributor in Williams walking away from football in 2004, just days before the start of Dolphins' training camp.
He returned to the NFL last season, and was forced to sit out the first four games and was fined four weeks pay for his second and third substance abuse violations.
The 1998 Heisman winner also tested positive in December 2003 and in the '04 offseason.
Williams rushed for 743 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games this season, ending a streak of four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
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