Ricky Williams Reinstated by NFL

NFL reinstated Ricky Williams and the Miami Dolphins get a two week roster exemption.

Williams was suspended last year after violating the league's drug policy for the fourth time and tested positive again for marijuana in April, delaying his return through the first half of this season.

Williams remains under a contract with the Dolphins. However, first-year coach Cam Cameron, whose team is 0-9, has given no indication he wants Williams back.

The Dolphins had no immediate comment on Williams' reinstatement.

The official league said Ricky Williams is eligible to attend team meetings and practice immediately, but will not be able to play in a competitive game until Miami plays at Pittsburgh on Monday night, November 26. The team will have a roster exemption for up to two weeks if and when he starts practising.

In May, when discussing Williams' most recent relapse, Cameron said it's difficult to salvage the careers of troubled players.

Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller is unlikely to lobby for Williams' return. It was Mueller who traded Williams to Miami when both were with the Saints.

Since that deal, the Dolphins have endured a five-year playoff drought, the longest in franchise history.