Sam Martin
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Mon 1/15/24 7:06 PM

Martin (hamstring) returned to Monday's contest with the Steelers, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martin suffered a hamstring injury in the first half, but he was back on the field to punt in the third quarter. Considering he's the only punter on the team's roster, it makes sense that he's ultimately attempting to tough it out.

Sam Martin
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Mon 1/15/24 6:18 PM

Martin is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Steelers due to a hamstring injury, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martin is the only punter on Buffalo's roster, so it is unclear what the team will do in a punting situation. There is no word on the severity of his hamstring injury at this time.

Sam Martin
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Mon 3/13/23 10:37 AM

Martin and the Bills agreed to a three-year, $7.5 million contract Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
After joining Buffalo in late August last year, Martin will return to the team for 2023 and beyond. The punter registered his second-most yards per punt of his career in 2022 and will look to maintain that level of performance moving forward.

Sam Martin
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Wed 8/31/22 11:38 PM

Martin signed with the Bills on Wednesday, Peter reports.
EDGE Analysis
The tenth-year veteran was brought in as a replacement for punter Matt Araiza, who was waived by Buffalo on Saturday following the release of a civil suit alleging that he was involved in a rape case. Martin handled 67 punts for a net average of 46.0 yards over 17 games with Denver last season, and he is also expected to take over holder responsibilities with the Bills in 2022.

Sam Martin
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Sat 1/8/22 12:03 PM

Martin (illness) has been medically cleared to play Saturday against Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Martin tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. However, he was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday and will be available for Saturday's regular-season finale.

Sam Martin
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Fri 1/7/22 6:21 PM

The Broncos activated Martin (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Martin tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday but will now be cleared to rejoin the team. However, the 31-year-old is still questionable for Saturday's matchup against Kansas City.

Sam Martin
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Mon 1/3/22 7:19 PM

Martin (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Ben Swanson of the Broncos' official site reports, as a result of testing positive for the virus, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
EDGE Analysis
Martin's move to the COVID list leaves him in danger of missing the Broncos' Week 18 game with the Chiefs. With no other punter on the active roster or practice squad, the Broncos will likely have to sign a potential replacement, if Martin is unable to clear protocols quickly.

Sam Martin
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Tue 3/24/20 7:31 PM

Martin signed a three-year, $7.05 million contract with the Broncos on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 30-year-old had spent his entire seven-year career with the Lions to this point, averaging 46.0 yards per punt with a long of 72 yards. Martin also handled kickoff duties, as he could be in the mix with Brandon McManus for the job. Martin will likely take over starting duties at punter at least in 2020, leaving Colby Wadman and Trevor Daniel on the roster behind him.

Sam Martin
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Wed 11/27/19 4:27 PM

Martin (abdomen) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice and is expected to suit up Thursday against Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Martin had been hampered by an abdominal issue the past few weeks, but in light of his full participation in Wednesday's practice, the 29-year-old appears ready to handle punting and holding duties for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup against the Bears.

Sam Martin
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Sun 11/17/19 11:35 AM

Martin (abdomen) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Martin has dealt with the abdominal issue over the past few weeks, but it hasn't force him to miss any game time. As evidenced by this news, the veteran will resume punting and holding duties for Week 11.