( CNN ) -- Jonathan Martin , who left the Miami Dolphins in October and accused teammates of violently harassing him , will not return to the field this season . The National Football League team Saturday said Martin had been placed on the `` reserve/non-football illness '' list , making him ineligible to return until next season . Martin 's attorney has said Martin , a tackle , was taunted and abused by teammates , one of whom physically attacked him . The Dolphins suspended lineman Richie Incognito , who has acknowledged using the `` n-word '' and violent language in messages to Martin . Incognito has said Martin is his friend . He said coarse language is a part of the locker room culture . He is appealing his suspension . Richie Incognito : Vulgar text to Martin came from ' a place of love ' CNN Sports ' Christ Khodadadi contributed to this report .
Dolphins place Jonathan Martin on reserve list . Martin said he was abused by teammates . Suspended Richie Incognito admits using n-word but says Martin is his friend . TL;DR The NFL suspended Miami Dolphins' offensive tackle Jonathan Martin, who has been accused of bullying teammate Jonathan Martin.