Dolphins’ Thomas Mugged

Tue., Jan. 26, 1999

Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas came back from a New York trip sporting stitches, saying he was mugged while in the city for a charity appearance.

Thomas was in good spirits as he recalled the attack, even joking that he knew there was little chance anybody would step in to assist him.

“They didn’t help me out mainly, I guess, because I’m down here from Miami,” he said. “I play for the Dolphins. They’re big-time Jets fans over there.”

Cincinnati Bengals defensive backs coach Ray Horton, a former defensive back for the Washington Huskies and a second-round draft pick of the Bengals in 1983, rescinded his resignation and will rejoin the staff of coach Bruce Coslet.

The expansion Cleveland Browns named Bob Slowik defensive coordinator. Slowik was the Chicago Bears’ defensive coordinator the past six seasons.

New San Diego Chargers coach Mike Riley hired another of his former assistants from Oregon State, special teams coach Bruce Read.

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