Williams welcomed back to Dolphins

Ricky Williams’ reinstatement is complete, with the Miami Dolphins saying they’ll welcome him back on the field beginning Monday.

Coach Cam Cameron decided to let Williams rejoin the team after they met Thursday. The NFL lifted Williams’ 1 1/2 -year suspension Wednesday.

“The meeting was positive,” Cameron said. “He’ll be a member of this team and will start with us Monday. He’s a Miami Dolphin.”

For months, Cameron had been mum regarding whether he would want Williams. In May, when discussing Williams’ latest relapse, the coach said it’s difficult to salvage the careers of troubled players.

Cameron said his players supported the decision to welcome the 2002 NFL rushing leader -- perhaps in large part because the Dolphins are desperate for help. They’re 0-9 entering Sunday’s game at Philadelphia.

Williams could play as soon as the game at Pittsburgh on Monday, Nov. 26.

Williams, 30, was suspended in April 2006 after violating the league drug policy for the fourth time. His return was delayed when he tested positive again for marijuana last spring.

A judge accepted a plea deal reducing felony charges against suspended NFL player Adam “Pacman” Jones to a gross misdemeanor that will get him probation in return for his testimony about a strip club triple shooting.

The Tennessee Titans cornerback did not appear before Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Tony Abbatangelo, who accepted the written agreement and waived Jones’ preliminary hearing on two felony coercion charges.

Abbatangelo scheduled Jones to plead no contest Dec. 5 in state court to one charge of conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct.

Jones will be sentenced later to one year of probation, Clark County prosecutor Victoria Villegas said after a brief hearing. Two charges of coercion, a felony carrying a possible sentence of one to six years in prison, will be dropped.

Trent Dilfer will start at quarterback on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers in their game against the St. Louis Rams. He replaces Alex Smith, who acknowledged having a serious arm injury. Wide receiver Ashley Lelie will miss the game after straining his quadriceps in practice.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson donated the uniform he wore while rushing for an NFL-record 296 yards in a victory over the San Diego Chargers to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. . . . Miami linebacker Zach Thomas remains uncertain when he will return this season because of a concussion and related symptoms. . . . Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth missed his fifth practice in a row because of a sore right hamstring.

Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Ryan Clark’s spleen was removed during surgery, a day after he was put on injured reserve. . . . Cleveland linebackers Willie McGinest, D’Qwell Jackson and Antwan Peek practiced on a limited basis, making it possible the trio could play on Sunday at Baltimore. . . . Dallas Cowboys guard Leonard Davis missed practice, a day after somebody rolled on his ankle during a workout.