This can not be true, can it?

Ricky Williams retired because he wanted to maintain his "eccentric" (for lack of a better term) lifestyle. His team did a nosedive. His team's fans were furious. He became a punchline on Letterman and Leno.
Then all of a sudden, he somehow wrangles a deal to return (albeit after serving a four-game suspension) -- word is the Dolphins want their $8 million-plus signing bonus back. So by coming back, he has a way to keep the money and earn more .... and he TURNS IT DOWN?
Then all of a sudden, he somehow wrangles a deal to return (albeit after serving a four-game suspension) -- word is the Dolphins want their $8 million-plus signing bonus back. So by coming back, he has a way to keep the money and earn more .... and he TURNS IT DOWN?