Ravens and Ricky Williams agree to deal

Baltimore Ravens have signed veteran running back Ricky Williams to replace Willis McGahee, who they let go days before training camp which was announced on Monday.

As a former Pro Bowler, Williams rushed for a career-high 1,853 yards to lead the league in 2002. He has rushed for 9,569 career yards and 68 touchdowns, recording 325 receptions for 2,523 yards and eight touchdowns. Last season, Williams, 34, split time with Ronnie Brown in Miami and averaged 4.2 yards per carry. He gained 673 yards and scored two touchdowns.

"He's an awesome player," quarterback Joe Flacco said. "He's a legit player."

"It gives us a proven playmaker, an outstanding runner, an outstanding receiver and an outstanding pass protector," offensive coordinator Cam Cameron said. "He knows this system and he has played extremely well in this system."

Williams has a history of failed drug tests for marijuana and has been suspended by the NFL previous. He has also retired in the past only to return to football.

He has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, which was treated successfully with therapy and medication.

"I think those things are way, way, way in the past," Cameron said. "My relationship, my experience with him, there is no risk, but we're all human. There's risk with everybody. We all make mistakes. Ricky's not perfect, but I know he's got a great heart and he's a great football player."