Carolina Panthers offense tackle Jonathan Martin, the lineman harassed during the Miami Dolphins' 2013 bullying scandal, is contemplating retirement following a back injury.
Martin's agent Ken Zuckerman told the Associated Press his client recently injured his back during a workout. Zuckerman said doctors informed Martin he's not allowed to do any activity for six weeks and needs surgery.
Zuckerman said he advised Martin "not to rule anything out," but said his client would rather retire than have surgery.
The agent said Martin "tells me he's not going to play. I told him to never say never [because] there are always medical advancements.