Former NFL Lineman Jonathan Martin Agrees to Plea Deal Following Scary IG Threats

Former NFL offensive lineman Jonathan Martin, who threatened teammates Richie Incognito, Mike Pouncey and some of his former classmates with a disturbing Instagram post, has agreed to a plea deal in his ongoing legal case.

The charges against Martin will be ultimately dropped if he follows through on the court-ordered mental health counseling, which includes weekly meetings with a therapist, separate regular meetings with a psychiatrist, not getting into trouble with the law and following an Alcoholics Anonymous program.

“Today, a judge granted Jonathan Martin mental health diversion without objection for two years that includes outpatient, weekly individual psychotherapy sessions, weekly alcohol counseling and bimonthly consultation with a licensed psychiatrist,” the L.A. District Attorney’s Office said in a statement, per TMZ. “If he complies with those terms and otherwise does not commit any other significant criminal offenses, the court will dismiss the charges."

Martin has shown remorse and is understood to be taking steps to improve his mental health, which was clearly an issue combined with extreme depression and alcohol use.

Here's what Martin had to say about this matter in a statement:

“I am thankful that this matter has finally come to a conclusion. I want to apologize to my high school alma mater for my reckless and selfish actions," he said in a statement. “I am eager to put this matter fully in the rear view mirror and to continue forward with my life. I plan to eventually speak more candidly about mental health, substance abuse, and selfishness, and ultimately about perseverance & personal triumph."

Back in February 2018, Martin posted a picture on Instagram of a shotgun with 19 shells surrounding it. He was charged with several felony counts, and while he may have a good chunk dropped, he still faces charges for other threats, including the possession of a loaded firearm.