Richie Incognito has agreed to extend his suspension with pay, as Ted Wells continues his internal NFL investigation into
what bullying and harassment might have gone on in the Dolphins lockerroom.
The Dolphins were just three days away from having to make a decision to release Richie Incognito or reinstate him from suspension.
Jeff Darlington of NFL Network reports that Incognito and the Dolphins have agreed that Incognito will remain away from the team, but will get paid.
Sources: Incognito and Dolphins, with approval of NFL and NFLPA, agree to extend suspension with pay while Ted Wells finishes investigation.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) November 29, 2013
CBA rules prevented Dolphins from suspending Incognito beyond 4 games (Sunday would be 4th game). Agreement, with pay, resolved that issue.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) November 29, 2013
Multiple Sources with the Dolphins, NFL and close to Richie Incognito have confirmed this story. NFL, team spokesmen declined comment.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) November 29, 2013
The NFLPA was not immediately available for comment.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) November 29, 2013
Wells, who was appointed by the league office to examine the matter, has said he expects to take a few more weeks to investigate