Wussification in the NFL? Miami Dolphins player leaves team, sites “bullying” as cause.

FoxSports.com : The NFL Players Association has been in touch with the Miami Dolphins and people close to second-year offensive tackle Jonathan Martin to gather facts about what prompted him to leave the franchise, a source told FOX Sports.

As first reported by FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer, Martin left the franchise Monday after reacting badly to a lunch room prank by his teammates. A source told FOX Sports that Martin’s frustration stemmed from 1½ seasons of bullying and taunting from some teammates that had gone beyond the player hazing that sometimes occurs in NFL locker rooms.

A 2012 second-round draft pick, Martin is spending time with his family and has no timetable for a return to the team.

The Dolphins declined comment to FOX Sports when asked whether the franchise was aware of the bullying issue and whether steps were taken in an attempt to stop it.

“I’d like to say in regard to Jonathan that any player with an injury or illness, our primary concern is for the health of the individual,” Philbin said during his postgame press conference. “With respect to Jonathan, he’s been excused with a non-football illness. Our concern and support are with him. Really, that’s all I’m going to say on the matter.”

Listen, I don’t want to be insensitive here. If Jonathan Martin is a wuss has mental issues I probably shouldn’t interfere.

However . . .

Leaving because of a “lunch room prank”? And you’re being “bullied?” Seriously? Uh, Jonathan, you’re 6′-5″, 310 pounds. Ever think of throwing one of your “bullies” against the lunch room wall? This isn’t junior high, you won’t get sent to the principal.

See, they’re testing you. You failed the test. You gotta give it back, son, not run home to your mother.

Note: And I read a follow-up article that said he was being supported by teammates. Maybe, but my guess is Jonathan’s days in Miami are numbered. It’s the NFL. You can’t turn tail when you’re being teased by your teammates. You just can’t.