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Picks off Penix in Week 17 Martin recorded eight total tackles (seven solo) and two passes defended, including one interception, in Sunday's 30-24 overtime win over the Falcons.

Impact Martin was active early, picking off rookie Michael Penix on the Falcons' first drive in Sunday's overtime win. The Illinois product continued to make plays throughout the remainder of the game, leading Washington's defense in total tackles and defending an additional pass. Martin has been productive in his first full season as a starter, tallying 87 total tackles, three passes defended, including one interception, and three forced fumbles over 16 appearances. He's expected to remain the Commanders' top free safety in Week 18, when the team travels to Dallas.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past shoulder injury Martin (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

Impact Martin upgraded to full practice participation Friday after opening the week with consecutive limited sessions, suggesting that he's now recovered from his shoulder injury. The second-year pro from Illinois has logged 71 total tackles while appearing in all of the Commanders' 13 games this season, and he'll look to add to that total in Sunday's matchup in New Orleans.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing shoulder issue Martin (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Despite the Commanders having a Week 14 bye, Martin popped up on Wednesday's injury report with a shoulder issue. He likely sustained the injury in Washington's Week 13 win over the Titans, as he played just 45 defensive snaps, his lowest mark since Week 7. Martin's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records seven tackles in Week 12 Martin finished Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Cowboys with seven total tackles (two solo), including one tackle for loss.

Impact The second-year safety from Illinois finished as the Commanders' third-leading tackler in Sunday's loss, trailing Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu, who each posted eight total tackles. Martin has impressed in his first season as a full-time starter, recording 66 total tackles, two forced fumbles and one pass defended through 12 games. He and Jeremy Chinn are expected to keep making plays as Washington's top safety duo in the Week 13 matchup against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six tackles, forced fumble in loss Martin recorded six total tackles (two solo) while also forcing a fumble in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Martin finished fourth on the team with six stops against Pittsburgh, but most notably, he stripped running back Jaylen Warren in the fourth quarter when Warren was attempting to reach the end zone. The safety has now compiled 53 total tackles (34 solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble over 10 games in 2024.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Team-leading 11 tackles vs. Chicago Martin finished Sunday's 18-15 win over the Bears with 11 tackles (nine solo).

Impact After opening the regular season with a nine-tackle effort against the Buccaneers in Week 1, Martin failed to log more than six combined tackles in each of the Commanders next six games. The starting free safety was more heavily involved Sunday, however, as he led the Commanders with 11 tackles while playing 52 defensive snaps. Martin is up to 44 combined tackles through eight regular-season games and is two shy from matching his production across 16 regular-season outings in 2023.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past shoulder issue Martin (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Martin logged back-to-back limited sessions to open the Commanders' week of practice, but he upgraded to full participation Friday, indicating that he's moved past his shoulder injury. Expect the Illinois product to start alongside Jeremy Chinn as part of the Commanders' top safety duo in Week 7.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing neck injury Martin (neck) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice session.

Impact Martin has been dealing with a neck injury since last week, but he was able to avoid an injury designation heading into the Commanders' Week 6 bout against the Ravens. The 2023 second-round pick has opened this week as a limited practice participant, but he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Panthers barring any setbacks. Martin has accumulated 31 tackles (22 solo) and one pass defended through the first six games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Martin (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact The second-year pro from Illinois upgraded from limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday to a full practice Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his neck issue in time for Sunday's contest. Expect Martin to start alongside Jeremy Chinn in Washington's secondary in Week 6.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Martin (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Martin recorded four total tackles and defended one pass across 47 defensive snaps during the Commanders' Week 5 win over the Browns, but it appears he sustained a neck injury in the process. The second-year pro's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential availability for Week 6, when the Commanders travel to Baltimore.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Martin (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.

Impact Martin was limited in Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury. He appears to be past the issue as he participated in Thursday's session without restrictions and should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Martin has accrued 18 tackles (12 solo) through the first three games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing new injury Martin (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Martin was able to play through his hamstring issue in the Commanders' Week 3 win over the Bengals, but it appears he sustained a new elbow injury in the process. The second-year safety's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential availability for Week 4, when Washington travels to Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play at Cincinnati Martin (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Bengals, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Martin was able to play through the same lingering hamstring issue in Week 2, so it's not surprising that he'll be ready to go for Week 3. The 2023 second-rounder could have some IDP value this week against a pass-happy Cincinnati team.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week limited Martin (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Martin played through a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Giants, and he finished the game with three tackles (two solo). He'll have two more practices to upgrade his participation ahead of Monday's game against the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 2 Martin (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Martin suffered a minor hamstring injury during Friday's practice but will still play against the Giants. The 2023 second-round pick played 59 of Washington's 64 defensive snaps in Week 1, recording nine tackles (eight solo).

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Martin (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Giants, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Martin appears to have sustained a hamstring injury during Friday's practice that's put his Week 2 availability in jeopardy. The second-year safety is coming off an impressive Week 1 performance, in which he recorded nine total tackles on 56 defensive snaps. However, if he's unable to go Sunday, expect Jeremy Reaves to work as Washington's top free safety.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses Week 1 Martin logged nine total tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact The second-year safety out of Illinois was one of the few bright spots for the Commanders' defense Sunday, finishing second on the team in total tackles. In Martin's rookie year, he appeared in 16 regular-season games and recorded 46 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, and two interceptions. Expect Martin to have a more prominent role in the Commanders' secondary as his sophomore campaign progresses.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses Week 1 Martin logged nine total tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact The second-year safety out of Illinois was one of the few bright spots for the Commanders' defense Sunday, finishing second on the team in total tackles. In Martin's rookie year, he appeared in 16 regular-season games and recorded 46 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, and two interceptions. Expect Martin to have a more prominent role in the Commanders' secondary as his sophomore campaign progresses.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for starting safety job Martin is on track to start at free safety this year, according to independent Commanders reporter Mark Bullock.

Impact Martin started his college career as a perimeter cornerback but ultimately spent a lot of time in the slot and also played safety a bit. The Commanders drafted him in the second round last spring, 47th overall, and then installed Martin as their slot corner for most of an up-and-down rookie season. New coach Dan Quinn wants Martin to move to free safety, perhaps because it frees up the nickelback job for rookie second-round pick Mike Sainristil, who was dominant guarding the slot in his final two seasons at Michigan. Martin might face a learning curve at safety, but his 4.47 time and 44-inch vertical jump suggest few players at the position league-wide have similar athleticism.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Martin (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Martin briefly returned to Sunday's game, but the ankle injury appears to be serious enough to have him ruled out for the rest of the contest. Nick Whiteside and Emmanuel Forbes will pick up the slack with Martin sidelined.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Sunday's game Martin (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Martin briefly left Sunday's contest after sustaining an ankle injury in the second quarter. He'll slot back in at corner alongside Benjamin St-Juste.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Martin is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to an ankle injury, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact The severity of Martin's injury is unknown at this time. While he is sidelined, Nick Whiteside and Emmanuel Forbes are candidates to see increased snaps at cornerback.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders WATCH: Rookie Quan Martin Interception on Dak Washington Commanders rookie Quan Martin is making plays against the Dallas Cowboys.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nursing chest injury Martin (chest) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's unclear when Martin picked up the chest issue, but his presence at practice Wednesday suggests it's probably not too severe. If he can upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first career INT in win Martin had a pass deflection and an interception in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Patriots.

Impact His interception came late in the fourth quarter on a pass from Mac Jones intended for JuJu Smith-Schuster that went through the hands of the receiver and into Martin's arms to seal the game. The rookie cornerback has seen his role on defense steadily increase over the past few weeks and played a season-high 14 defensive snaps in Week 9. Martin will look to continue to carve out a bigger role for himself in Week 10 against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE