Looks like his retirement fund just got cut short by 6.8million bucks
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Dolphins win Ricky Williams appeal
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Jay Glazer / FOXSports.com
Posted: 31 minutes ago
The Miami Dolphins Friday won their grievance against retired running back Ricky Williams, FOXSports.com has learned.
The decision, which was expected to come down next week, will rule that Williams must return $8.6 million to his former team.
According to sources within the situation, $3.3 million of that return comes from bonus money and $5.3 million comes as a result of other monies.
Williams suddenly retired from the Dolphins shortly before the start of the season, leaving Miami with a difficult situation.
Miami officials have been mum from the start while Williams had publicly admitted to not only having smoked marijuana but covering it up as well. His contract also contained a unique clause that clearly stated if he were not show up to the team he would not only have to return bonus money but salary as well.
Arbitrator Richard Bloch made Friday's ruling.
"We are pleased that Mr. Bloch has confirmed that Ricky Williams breached his contract with the Dolphins and is required to repay compensation," NFL senior vice president/general counsel Dennis Curran said.
"This decision is consistent with many other cases that have affirmed the right of NFL clubs and players to negotiate compensation based on the player's fulfillment of the contract," Curran said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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