Several of the Miami Dolphins players have defended Richie Incognito throughout the Jonathan Martin bullying investigation, but you have to wonder if the team is wishing they released him in hindsight. Incognito seems to have become more trouble than he’s worth, and the Dolphins reportedly came close to partying ways with him before the season.
According to Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins did not see a future for Incognito on their roster beyond the 2013 season. They were reportedly going to release him during the offseason but decided they did not have enough talent on their offensive front. Did his off-field behavior have anything to do with it?
As we have learned, Incognito has been reckless at times during non-football activities. Between rumors that he sexually harassed an employee at a golf event and used to regularly hold offensive line meetings at a strip club, it sounds like the 30-year-old is no stranger to partying. And let’s not forget that ridiculous video where he was stomping around a bar with his shirt off going nuts.
“I don’t think it was a secret that Richie liked to go out and have a good time,” Dolphins offensive tackle Tyson Clabo recently said. “And I’m sure that we’ve all gone out and had a few too many and called somebody and don’t even remember what we said on the voicemail.”
Earlier this week, a report indicated that Incognito will likely never play a snap for the Dolphins again. Given the events that have unfolded, it’s probably safe to assume the team wishes it could have said that four months ago.
Full Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin history:
Jonathan Martin reportedly went AWOL after cafeteria prank
Jonathan Martin reportedly called ‘Big Weirdo,’ bullied by teammates
Richie Incognito said to be one of Jonathan Martin’s main tormenters
Jonathan Martin-Richie Incognito text message conversation
Jonathan Martin reportedly left Dolphins because of emotional issues, not bullying
Jonathan Martin ‘genuinely scared’ of what Richie Incognito might do to him
Richie Incognito suspended indefinitely by Dolphins
Richie Incognito reportedly told Jonathan Martin ‘I’ll kill you’ in racially charged voicemail
Report: Richie Incognito will never play for Dolphins again
Video: Richie Incognito dropped N-bomb during fit of rage at a bar
Antrel Rolle: Jonathan Martin is a ‘grown-ass man,’ just as much to blame as Incognito
Dolphins coaches reportedly asked Richie Incognito to toughen up Jonathan Martin
Richie Incognito makes first comments, says ‘this will pass’
Dolphins players reportedly felt Richie Incognito was ‘honorary’ black man
Brian Hartline: Jonathan Martin laughed at voicemail
Tyson Clabo: Jonathan Martin should stand up and be a man
Jeff Ireland reportedly advised Jonathan Martin to punch Richie Incognito
Richie Incognito accused of sexual harassment at 2012 golf event
Dolphins player told Jonathan Martin he was going to f— his sister
Richie Incognito reportedly held O-line meetings at strip clubs
