Jonathan Martin to meet Dolphins owner; players to be quizzed

Jonathan Martin's seven-hour meeting with an NFL investigator is only one step in the process of learning what happened between him and Miami Dolphins teammate Richie Incognito. It might not be a short journey to discover the answers.

For the present, it is not clear when (or if) Martin will rejoin the team. At some point he will meet Dolphins owner Stephen Ross.

It also remains to be seen what will happen to Incognito, who filed a grievance this week against the team to fight his suspension. Incognito, a leader on the embattled Dolphins, also faces questions about what happens next in his checkered career.

In his grievance Incognito seeks the immediate resumption of his career.

The Dolphins face the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, a home game that could be played without three starters from the offensive line. In addition to Martin, a tackle, and Incognito, a guard, the team might be without center Mike Pouncey.

Reports indicated Pouncey was ill and missed practice Friday. He also is under subpoena to testify before a Massachusetts grand jury regarding Aaron Hernandez. Pouncey and Hernandez were teammates at the University of Florida, and it is likely Pouncey will be questioned as a material witness about illegal weapons involving Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end.

Hernandez is charged in the slaying of Odin Lloyd this summer and a suspect in two 2012 shooting deaths.

Martin said little to media members after leaving the Manhattan office building of special investigator Ted Wells.

Mobbed by media, he stood in the camera lights and read a statement.

"Although I went into great detail with Mr. Ted Wells and his team, I do not intend to discuss this matter publicly at this time," Martin said. "This is the right way to handle the situation.

"Beyond that, I look forward to working through the process and resuming my career in the National Football League."

There was no word on when a meeting with Ross, who has an office in New York, would be held. In his statement Martin said he looks "forward to speaking directly with Stephen Ross, [team CEO] Tom Garfinkel and the Dolphins organization at the appropriate time."

Reports indicated Martin went into great detail with Wells, appointed by the NFL to investigate his claims of his harassment in the Dolphins' locker room.

Incognito continues to claim his innocence of bullying Martin.

Next week Wells will take his inquiry to Miami. Tackle Tyson Clabo told the Miami Herald he had no details beyond that players would be questioned.

Reports indicated Incognito's intention was a "toughen up" Martin. However, a source told the Herald that was not the case, and team officials believed the investigation will prove the point. The story also said the team officials didn't know of Incognito's harassment.

A report during the week indicated Martin was treated for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder while home in California.

Wells is investigating under appointment by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. A report will provide details after Wells completes his work.

Martin, 24, is in his second season with the Dolphins after playing college ball at Stanford. He was spotted on the Cardinal sideline Saturday night during their game in Los Angeles against Southern California.