BLAKE MARTINEZ NEWS

Pops up on injury report Martinez (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Martinez didn't miss a snap in Monday's loss to the Buccaneers, so this injury must've popped up in the following days. It's encouraging that he's still practicing, but there's always uncertainty in regards to soft-tissue injuries. Devante Downs (shoulder) was also limited, so David Mayo and T.J. Brunson are the only healthy inside linebackers remaining.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies nine tackles Martinez had nine tackles (six solo) and a forced fumble during Monday's loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact The 26-year-old played every defensive snap and had his first forced fumble of the season as he knocked the ball loose from Ronald Jones during the first quarter. Martinez is tied for the league lead with 82 total tackles in eight games, and he also had two sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brady reclaims record with 2 TD throws as Bucs beat Giants

Tom Brady threw touchdowns passes to Rob Gronkowski and Mike Evans, lifting Tampa Bay to a 25-23 victory over the New York Giants, and giving the Buccaneers quarterback the career...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cracked case: How an unrealized egg allergy was sapping Blake Martinez's energy A series of blood tests with a nutritional biomarker specialist finally solved a years-long mystery for the Giants linebacker.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Now that Judge and the Giants have one, it's time for second

The pressure is off coach Joe Judge and the New York Giants

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up 14 tackles Martinez had 14 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 20-19 win over Washington.

Impact The 26-year-old played 67 of 73 defensive snaps, and the 14 tackles mark a season high. Martinez remains a valuable IDP option with 64 total tackles (second in the NFL), two sacks and one fumble recovery through six games.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: LB Blake Martinez in action Giants.com recently mic'd up linebacker and defensive co-captain Blake Martinez for a game. Hear what he had to say.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • GIANTS.COM

LB Blake Martinez is a playmaking automaton He enters Sunday in Dallas as the team’s leader in tackles with 43 (26 solo), more than twice the total of the runner-up. Martinez is also t...

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • GIANTS.COM

Tallies 13 tackles Martinez had 13 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 17-9 win over the Rams.

Impact The 26-year-old racked up 13 tackles during his Giants' debut Week 1 and equaled that total Sunday against the Rams. Martinez has 43 tackles (26 solo) and two sacks through four games, a pace that would set career highs in both categories over a full season.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rams hold off Giants 17-9; Ramsey, Tate fight after game

The Los Angeles Rams grinded out a 17-9 victory over the New York Giants in a game marred by a postgame fight between Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Giants receiver Golden Tate

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Banged-up 49ers return to NJ to face winless Giants

The banged-up San Francisco 49ers (1-1) will look for their second win at MetLife Stadium in as many weeks when they face the winless Giants

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mailbag: Impact of Blake Martinez; DJ's leadership Submit your questions to Giants Mailbag and they could be featured on Giants.com.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • GIANTS.COM

Logs 12 stops in debut Martinez posted 12 tackles (eight solo) in Monday's 26-16 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Martinez registered at least 144 tackles in three straight seasons with the Packers before signing with the Giants this past offseason. It doesn't look like much has changed in the Big Apple for Martinez, as he led the team in tackles and played every defensive snap. He'll be tasked with shutting down RB David Montgomery in Week 2 against the Bears.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ben back for Steelers, Judge era begins for N.Y. Giants

The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants are playing guessing games heading into their season opener at MetLife Stadium on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants have a practice do-over with coach Joe Judge unhappy

Joe Judge is demanding perfection in his first season as coach of the New York Giants, and the team paid for not having it in getting ready for the season opener against the Pittsb...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids injury report Martinez (foot) is not listed on Thursday's injury report, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Martinez was limited by a foot injury throughout much of training camp, but he's managed to secure a clean bill of health to begin the regular season. The 26-year-old manage at least 144 tackles in each of the last three seasons with Green Bay, so he'll enter Monday's game against the Steelers as a high-end IDP option.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Works into individual drills Martinez (foot) participated in individual drills Monday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Martinez has been bothered by this foot injury for a couple of weeks now, but it's encouraging that he was back in the mix seven days before the season opener versus Pittsburgh. His status should become clearer as the week progresses since the Giants will release an official practice report Thursday. Heading into his fifth season, Martinez has established himself as an IDP gem with at least 144 tackles in each of the last three campaigns with Green Bay.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in limited capacity Martinez (foot) participated in the first half of Monday's scrimmage, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Martinez had missed Thursday and Friday's scrimmages with an undisclosed issue, however, he was seen on the sidelines getting his feet tended to by the trainers Monday. The fact that Martinez was able to participate in some fashion is certainly a positive sign, as it's too early to rule him out for Week 1. The former Packer is expected to handle a staring inside linebacker role for 2020 once healthy.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Third-year LB Lorenzo Carter stars in Giants' scrimmage

Third-year linebacker Lorenzo Carter put on a Lawrence Taylor-type performance Friday, recording at least three sacks in the New York Giants' scrimmage

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits out scrimmage Martinez (undisclosed) didn't participate in Friday's scrimmage, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Joe Judge didn't provide an update on why Martinez sat out, but there should be a better understanding soon. The former Packer has recorded 144-plus tackles in three straight seasons, and he's poised to start at inside linebacker with the Giants once he's healthy. If he's forced to miss any time, either Ryan Connelly or rookie T.J. Brunson will fill in.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Judge is the latest looking to rebuild once-proud Giants

Joe Judge is facing a bigger task than simply turning the New York Giants around after three dreadful seasons

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants' second-round pick McKinney breaks left foot

The thin New York Giants' secondary has taken a hit

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Judge era starts for hapless Giants, 12 wins since '16

Joe Judge is facing one heck of a challenge walking into his first head coaching job with the New York Giants

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Engram showing signs of breakout season, health permitting

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram is tired of listening to people talk about his talent, potential and injuries

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Golden surprised by tender, frustrated by free agency

Free agency has not been good to linebacker Markus Golden

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS