Commanders' Quan Martin: Late addition to injury report
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Martin (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Giants, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Impresses Week 1
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Martin logged nine total tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
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.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Headed for starting safety job
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Martin is on track to start at free safety this year, according to independent Commanders reporter Mark Bullock.
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.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Finishes rookie season strong
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Martin (ankle) started five of 16 games as a rookie in 2023, recording 46 tackles (28 soo), four pass defenses, two interceptions and 1.0 sacks.
The second-round pick played just 17 defensive snaps before November but then got most of the work at slot corner during the second half of his rookie season. It's hard to say if that's truly where he fits best or just where he ended up because the Washington secondary was such a mess. Either way, Martin should have a prominent role in 2024 under a new coaching staff, as he was one of the relative bright spots this past season for one of the league's worst defenses. He's also one of the more athletic defensive backs in the NFL, boasting a 4.46-second 40-yard dash and 44-inch vertical from the 2023 combine.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Returns to Sunday's game
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Martin (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
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.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Nursing chest injury
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Martin (chest) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Commanders' Jartavius Martin: Looks ready for Sunday
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Martin (concussion) was a full participant at practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game versus Buffalo.
As appeared to be the case after he practiced in full Thursday, Martin should be good to go for Week 3. He'll continue to play mostly on special teams, barring injuries.
