The Miami Dolphins are already facing a major issue with the alleged workplace harassment that took place between offensive linemen Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito. According to a new report, the problems may have been more widespread throughout the organization and gone beyond just player harassment and bullying.
Jason Cole of the National Football Post cited sources on Tuesday who claim Incognito and at least one other Dolphins player harassed a team staff member and made inappropriate comments about the staffer’s ethnic background and wife.
One of Cole’s sources alleged that Incognito dressed in attire related to the staff member’s culture and mocked him with profane jokes. At least one teammate is said to have joined in with Incognito and created an “extremely uncomfortable environment” for the staffer. The sources also claimed that Incognito told the employee on multiple occasions that several members of the team had sexual relations with his wife.
[Photos: Dolphins fans support Richie Incognito with signs]
Cole also noted that the behavior was allegedly allowed to continue in view of other staff members who, along with the team’s front office, did nothing to put a stop to it. If any of the claims are found to be true, it could further prove that the Dolphins have been negligent in failing to create an appropriate and professional workplace environment.
Yes, we know an NFL locker room is not your everyday work environment. Almost everyone understands that, but there’s no excuse for berating someone and saying stuff like that about their wife. It doesn’t matter how chummy players and staff members are with one another, there are still lines that should not be crossed.
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
