Richie Incognito gave his first extended interview since being suspended by the Miami Dolphins, sitting down with Jay Glazer of FOX Sports for a segment that aired Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013.
According to the FOX Sports interview, Incognito said racial language is used freely in NFL locker rooms by players of all backgrounds, and said he understands it is inappropriate for him to use. He also said he did not view the situation as bullying, calling it a problem in his relationship with teammate Jonathan Martin in which he “took stuff too far” and did not realize it was hurting him. Incognito described Martin as a close friend and said the two spoke after Martin left the team. He said Martin told him he blamed the culture around the team and not individuals.
Martin has not publicly confirmed that account. His attorney said earlier in the week that Martin was subjected to harassment that went beyond hazing, including threats directed at his family. The Dolphins suspended Incognito indefinitely on Nov. 4 after reports of a threatening and racially charged voicemail. Reaction to the interview was sharply divided, with many critics saying the explanation did not match the messages that were reported.
The NFL is continuing to look into the situation, and more details are expected.
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