The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... PFT's Mike Florio reports via a league source that Williams has informed Ravens officials of his plan to retire.
Diehards Line:Florio, however, was also told there’s a belief Ricky’s decision to retire won’t stick. And as PFT's Gregg Rosenthal notes, the news comes as a surprise to Baltimore. Williams said a few weeks ago he planned to continue playing and the Ravens would have gladly welcomed him back after a solid 2011 campaign. He was under contract to the Ravens for another season. Rosenthal went on to point out if it really is over, "Williams concluded one of the most fascinating and often under-appreciated careers in recent NFL history." He’s 26th all-time in rushing yards.