Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was a late scratch for Saturday's scrimmage at Hard Rock Stadium after his mother died earlier in the morning, coach Brian Flores said.
Fitzpatrick went out to stretch with the intention of playing, but as they broke to begin individual drills, Flores approached Fitzpatrick in what appeared to be an intimate and emotional conversation and then placed his arm around Fitzpatrick as they walked toward the tunnel.
When the coach returned, he did so without Fitzpatrick.
"Fitz has tried to work through. He's always tried to practice," Flores said.