Miami’s Incognito Bullies Teammate – NFL Roundup For Nov. 5th

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Two people familiar with the situation say suspended Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito sent text messages to teammate Jonathan Martin that were racist and threatening.

The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins and NFL haven't disclosed the nature of the misconduct that led to Incognito's suspension.

Martin remained absent from practice today one week after the tackle suddenly left the team. Also absent was Incognito, suspended indefinitely late Sunday for his treatment of Martin.

The team and NFL continued their investigation into allegations by Martin's representatives that he was bullied. The NFL Players Association also planned to look into the matter.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Executive Vice President John Elway says Denver Broncos coach John Fox underwent heart surgery today in North Carolina. Fox underwent aortic valve replacement surgery while defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio was running practice after being named interim head coach.

Elway said he knew the 58-year-old Fox needed a heart operation, which had been scheduled for after the season.

Del Rio was named interim head coach Monday when the Broncos returned from their bye. He will remain Denver's defensive coordinator while running the team for several weeks while Fox recovers.

HOUSTON (AP) — Gary Kubiak (KOO'-bee-ak), the 52-year-old coach of the Houston Texans, remains in a Houston hospital. He collapsed on the field at halftime Sunday, appearing to wince in pain before he was put on a stretcher and hustled to an ambulance.

The Texans say Kubiak will remain hospitalized until at least Tuesday. The team has not released what's wrong with Kubiak, saying only that he experienced "dizziness and a light-headed feeling" during the game and had undergone tests with his family at his side.

"Gary is alert, coherent and in good spirits," general manager Rick Smith said Monday as questions swirled about the coach's health. "He is continuing to be evaluated and monitored."

In other NFL news:

— Wide receiver Mario Manningham has been activated from the physically unable to perform list by San Francisco and is available for Sunday's home game against the Carolina Panthers. He is coming off reconstructive surgery to repair torn anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments. The 49ers waived cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (NAHM'-dee AH'-suhm-wah).

-The Bengals have put defensive tackle Geno Atkins on the injured reserve list, four days after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The All-Pro lineman got hurt during the first half of a 22-20 overtime loss at Miami on Thursday night. Atkins led all NFL interior linemen with 12½ sacks last season and led the Bengals with six this season.

-The Buffalo Bills have released quarterback Matt Flynn in another indication rookie starter EJ Manuel is ready to return from injury. Flynn was cut three weeks after the Bills signed the sixth-year player. The Bills were in need of experienced depth with Manuel sidelined by a sprained right knee. Manuel has been cleared for practice after missing four games.

— St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks is expected to miss at least one week with a broken finger on his right hand.