Source: Dolphins' Martin talks to investigator about bullying scandal
Miami Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin is meeting in Los Angeles with NFL special investigator Ted Wells for a second round of questioning about the team's bullying scandal, a person familiar with the situation said.
The person confirmed Thursday's meeting to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.
Martin was first interviewed by Wells for nearly seven hours Nov. 15 in New York. Wells then spent the week of Nov. 18 interviewing Dolphins players, coaches and staff in South Florida, and he also met with suspended guard Richie Incognito.
Wells is expected to meet again with some Dolphins players before issuing a report. Martin alleges he was harassed daily by teammates, including Incognito, who has been suspended since Nov. 3.
Martin, a second-year pro from Stanford, has been with family in California undergoing counseling for emotional issues. Last week the Dolphins put him on the reserve/non-football illness list, ending his season.
When Martin abruptly left the team Oct. 28, the Dolphins had lost four consecutive games to fall to 3-4, and the scandal threatened to sink their season. But they're now 6-6 and in contention for an AFC wild-card berth going into Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.
Wells will determine the role of coach Joe Philbin, his staff and Dolphins management in the case, which inspired a national debate about workplace bullying.
-
2024 NFL mock draft: Michael Penix Jr. rises, Brock Bowers cracks top 10
Atlanta Falcons select Michael Penix with No. 8 overall pick in 2024 Draft
2024 NFL Draft outfits: Marvin Harrison Jr.'s necklace, Caleb Williams' nails go viral
-
Chicago Bears select USC QB Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft
2024 NFL Draft QB rankings: Caleb Williams leads top 10 prospects
2024 NFL Draft Date, Time: Schedule, how to watch, TV channel
-
J.J. McCarthy among those who didn't go to Detroit for 2024 NFL Draft
2024 NFL Draft order: Updated after Round 1
'Bear Bets': The Group Chat's favorite 2024 NFL Draft bets
-
2024 NFL mock draft: Michael Penix Jr. rises, Brock Bowers cracks top 10
Atlanta Falcons select Michael Penix with No. 8 overall pick in 2024 Draft
2024 NFL Draft outfits: Marvin Harrison Jr.'s necklace, Caleb Williams' nails go viral
-
Chicago Bears select USC QB Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick in 2024 NFL Draft
2024 NFL Draft QB rankings: Caleb Williams leads top 10 prospects
2024 NFL Draft Date, Time: Schedule, how to watch, TV channel
-
J.J. McCarthy among those who didn't go to Detroit for 2024 NFL Draft
2024 NFL Draft order: Updated after Round 1
'Bear Bets': The Group Chat's favorite 2024 NFL Draft bets