Kamal Martin - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Reaches settlement Martin (undisclosed) was waived by the Panthers with an injury settlement Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Martin was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 Draft by the Packers, and he appeared in six games for the Panthers last season, mostly chipping in on special teams. Since he was able to reach a settlement, once Martin is healthy he'll be free to earn opportunities with other teams.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to IR Martin (undisclosed) reverted to the Panther's injured reserve list Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Martin will shift to Carolina's injured reserve list after going unclaimed off waivers with an injury designation. The third-year linebacker is now set to miss the entirety of the regular season, barring reaching an injury settlement with Carolina.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Let go Sunday Martin (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation by Carolina on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Martin played in six games for the Panthers last season, mostly contributing on special teams. A fifth-round selection of the Packers in 2020, Martin is now a candidate to land on IR if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on injured list Martin (concussion) wasn't listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Martin was forced to sit Week 6 as he was dealing with a concussion and was still in the league's protocols. Now off the injury report, the linebacker should see opportunities playing special teams for Carolina in Week 7.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 6 Martin (concussion) won't play in Sunday's contest against the Vikings, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martin made his debut for the Panthers last week, but he suffered a concussion during the contest and will be sidelined for Week 6. The 23-year-old play exclusively on special teams, so his absence shouldn't have an affect on the Panthers' defensive rotations.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with concussion Martin did not practice Thursday due to a concussion.

Impact Martin was signed from the practice squad last week and made his debut with the Panthers in Week 5. He played exclusively on special teams and apparently suffered a concussion during the game. In order to return for a Week 6 matchup against Minnesota, Martin will have to clear concussion protocol.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' King moving forward after rough end to 2020 season

Cornerback Kevin King stayed with the Green Bay Packers rather than leaving via free agency after ending his 2020 season with a disappointing performance in the NFC championship ga...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Cut by Packers Martin was waived by the Packers on Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Martin was expected to lock down a reserve role among Green Bay's linebackers, but the 2020 fifth-round pick was instead cut as the team trimmed its roster to 80 players. He had 24 tackles and one sack in 10 games as a rookie last season.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers 2020 Draft Pick Among Team's Second Round of Cuts As the NFL is set to begin week three of the preseason, teams must cut their training camp rosters down to 80 players ahead of Tuesday's dea...

AUGUST 23, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Resumes practicing Martin (knee) is practicing Thursday, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Impact Martin missed over a week of practices due to a knee injury, but he's now back in action. The 2020 fifth-round pick looks destined for a reserve role in Green Bay's linebacker corps. Coach Matt LaFleur said recently that he believes Martin can line up at both inside and outside linebacker.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Temporarily sidelined Martin will be temporarily sidelined in training camp due to an unspecified injury, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that the Packers plan to use Martin as an inside and outside linebacker in 2021, but he didn't specify how long the 23-year-old could be unavailable in camp. Martin totaled 24 tackles (17 solo), including one sack, across 10 appearances during his rookie season in 2020.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers 2021 roster preview: Second season for Kamal Martin Kamal Martin was one of the standout performers for the Green Bay Packers last summer, but an injury meant he missed significant game time i...

JUNE 29, 2021 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Packers draft preview: Did losses to Buccaneers show it’s time to invest in difference-makers inside? GM Brian Gutekunst has made it sound like Krys Barnes and Kamal Martin will get ample opportunity to prove they can do the job.

APRIL 26, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Packers GM Gutekunst's background shows he's willing to deal

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has made at least one trade on the opening night of the draft each of the past three years

APRIL 23, 2021 • Associated Press

LaFleur loves the energy Martin brings Head Coach Matt LaFleur talks about what Kamal Martin has brought to the Packers' defense, the team effort on the 77-yard TD run by Aaron Jo...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Records first sack Martin had two solo tackles and a sack during Sunday's 41-25 win over Chicago.

Impact The rookie fifth-round pick played only nine defensive snaps during the divisional contest, as safeties Raven Greene and Will Redmond saw significant playing time with the Packers leading all night. Martin has otherwise played a rotational role at linebacker this season and should be utilized similarly the rest of the season.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back on active roster Martin (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact The 22-year-old missed Thursday's win over the 49ers since he was a high-risk close contact of the COVID-positive AJ Dillion, but he's been cleared to rejoin the team. Martin played 81 percent of defensive snaps Week 8 against the Vikings and could have a sizable role this weekend versus the Jaguars with Krys Barnes (illness) now on the COVID-19 list.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Packers place former Burnsville High, University of Minnesota star Kamal Martin on COVID-19 list Kamal Martin, the former Burnsville High and Gophers star, missed time earlier this season because of knee surgery and returned to start two...

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Packers place RB Jamaal Williams, LB Kamal Martin on COVID-19 list With their backfield options dwindling, the Packers took another hit to their offense, while also losing a member of their defense, just a d...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Shifts to COVID-19 list Martin was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Martin will need to isolate for five days because he's considered a high-risk close contact of AJ Dillon, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. The rookie linebacker won't be available for Thursday's NFC matchup against the 49ers as a result. The Minnesota product handled 81 percent of the defensive workload in Week 8 and made three tackles. It appears Ty Summers could get the start at inside linebacker alongside Krys Barnes (shoulder/biceps) on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

All-22 film review: Breaking down LB Kamal Martin's promising rookie debut vs. Texans Breaking down the debut of Packers rookie LB Kamal Martin against the Texans, reviewing the All-22 tape.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Kamal Martin compiles highlight reel for Blaze, Gophers and now Packers Kamal Martin, the former Burnsville quarterback turned linebacker has overcome two knee injuries in his progression from the preps to the pr...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

As search for answers at inside linebacker continues, Packers have options — led by Kamal Martin The hope is his solid NFL debut (six tackles in 29 snaps) is just the beginning for the athletic 6-foot-3, 240-pound Martin.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

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