Ricky Williams Back

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstates Ricky Williams after and 18 month suspension. Williams was suspended by the league for violating the leagues substance abuse policy four times. Williams met last week with league administrators raising thier concerns about the reinstatement. A Boston-area treatment center, where Williams had spent most of the last 4 months, were supportive with his reinstatement. Satisfied with his improvement Goodell reinstated the 30 year old running back. Head coach Cam Cameron wasn't sure whether he would open a roster spot for Ricky, but after starting back Ronnie Brown went out for the year the Dolphins needed to fill a void at that spot. Williams will be elidgable to play November 26 against the Steelers. Don't expect to much fantasy value in Ricky Williams since he will be at most splitting carries with current starter Jessie Chatman. If you are hurting at the running back posistion and can spare a roster spot for him pick him up. Otherwise, lets see what he does when he gets back to determine his value.

Adrian Peterson goes down

After setting the single game rushing record (296 yards) last week, Vikings rookie sensation Adrian Peterson tore a ligament in his right LCL against the Packers Sunday. Peterson came up limping after being tackled down the sideline. What seemed to be a deep bone bruise later was found to be a lateral collateral ligament tear. Brett Favre sustained the same injury in 2002 and did not miss any action, but dont expect the same from Peterson. The injury should sideline him for at least one game and he is expected to play again later this season. The torn ligament does not seem to be season ending, which is good for the Viking. Don't expect Peterson or the Vikings to rush back into playing time. Peterson has rushed for a league high 1081 yards, averaging 6.4 yards a carry, and added 8 rushing touchdowns this season. Chester Taylor will be replacing him as starter. Look to pick up Taylor if he is available in your league. Peterson owners should not worry he will be back in a few games and tear it up again.