Ricky Williams, 34, says he’s retiring (AP)
By Zaket on February 7, 2012
Baltimore Ravens running back Ricky Williams says he’s retiring from football. The 34-year-old Williams still has a year left on his contract with Baltimore, but told the team Tuesday that he does not intend to play next year. After winning the Heisman Trophy with Texas, Williams broke into the NFL in 1999 with the New Orleans Saints.
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