This Day in Dolphins History: Aug 2, 2004 – Ricky Williams Retires from the NFL; Leaves Dolphins on Eve of Training Camp Posted by Mike Oliva | Aug 2, 2021 | Dolphins News, Offseason | 0 This Day in Dolphins History: August 2, 2004– Ricky Williams abruptly Retires from the NFL and leaves the Miami Dolphins on the eve of Training Camp when he failed multiple drug tests and was facing a one-year suspension by the NFL.