JACOB MARTIN NEWS

DE Jacob Martin | 'My role is whatever they ask me to do' Washington Commanders defensive end Jacob Martin addressed the media after signing with the team.

MARCH 20 • COMMANDERS.COM

Heading to Washington Martin agreed to a one-year, $3-million deal with the Commanders on Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The defensive end played on a one-year deal in 2024 as well, with the Bears, recording 15 tackles (nine solo), including 3.0 sacks. Martin played on 213 defensive snaps and on 203 special teams snaps, the fourth season in a row in which he saw nearly as many special teams snaps as defensive snaps. The 2018 sixth-round pick of the Seahawks has never made more than 23 tackles in a season, and he's now gotten one-year deals in each of the last three offseasons.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Three sacks in 2024 Martin played 15 snaps, but recorded no stats in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Martin saw his first game action with the Bears in Week 8. On the season, the seven-year veteran tallied 15 tackles and 3.0 sacks. The defensive end has not posted more than 23 stops or 4.0 sacks in a season as he heads to unrestricted free agency in his age-29 season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Jacob Martin ends Patriots opening drive with third-down sack Bears defensive lineman Jacob Martin sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye on third down.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Will play vs. Washington Martin (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Martin will make his 2024 regular-season debut Sunday after missing the first six games due to a toe injury. The 2018 third-round pick will provide depth at defensive end behind starters Montez Sweat and DeMarcus Walker.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Bears activated Martin (toe) from injured reserve Saturday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martin may be able to suit up for Sunday's road game against Washington, now that he's been removed from IR. The veteran defensive end has missed the entire regular season to this point due to a toe injury sustained late August, and once back on the field he's expected to contribute in a depth role.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 8 Martin (toe) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

Impact Martin has yet to suit up this season after being placed on injured reserve in late August due to a toe issue. However, he was designated to return Oct. 9 and logged a full week or practice, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 8. Martin must still be activated to the Bears' active roster in order to play Sunday.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Jaguars Chicago will not activate Martin (toe) from its injured reserve list for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Martin managed a full practice Friday, but apparently he'll need to sit out at least one more game before he's ready for game action. His next chance to suit up will be in Week 8 at Washington.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing fully but still on IR Martin (toe) logged a full practice Friday but remains on injured reserve and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Martin has logged three full practices in the lead-up to the Week 6 London game against the Jaguars, but he will need to be officially activated from injured reserve prior to Sunday's game in order to suit up. If Martin plays, he would provide edge depth for a Chicago pass rush that will be looking to generate extra pressure to make up for a depleted Bears secondary that will be without starting safety Jaquan Brisker (concussion) and likely starting cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (calf) as well.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Martin (toe) was designated to return from injured reserve and was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice estimate.

Impact Martin was placed on IR before the first game of the season and has had his 21-window to practice with the team opened. Although he'll still need to be moved to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, he appears on track to be with the Bears estimating he could have practiced in full Wednesday. Further clarity on his status for Week 6's London matchup will likely come closer to kickoff Sunday.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season on IR Martin (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Bears on Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the team's official website reports.

Impact Martin failed to log any stats in the preseason after signing with the Bears in March, suffering an undisclosed injury along the way at some point. The defensive lineman will now be forced to miss at least Chicago's first four games of the regular season before he'd be eligible to return Week 5 against the Panthers on Oct. 6.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to IR, out for season Coach Nathaniel Hackett said Wednesday that Martin (knee) will go on injured reserve, ending his 2022 campaign, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Hackett sustained the knee issue during the Broncos' Week 14 loss to Kansas City and will miss the final four games of the regular season after being placed on injured reserve. The fifth-year linebacker made 13 total appearances (five with Denver and eight with the Jets) during the 2022 campaign and complied 14 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Managing knee issue Martin didn't return to Sunday's loss to Kansas City due to a knee injury, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Martin recorded a solo tackle before exiting Sunday's game due to his knee injury. The severity of the issue isn't yet clear, and his status for next Sunday's game against Arizona hasn't been revealed.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Martin (knee) is active Sunday against the Panthers

Impact Martin got in a limited practice Friday after being unable to practice earlier in the week. He should provide depth at linebacker for the team Sunday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: OLB Jacob Martin among Broncos to not practice Wednesday Additionally, wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler did not practice.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Jacob Martin brings down Ryan Tannehill for first sack as a Bronco | Broncos at Titans Outside linebacker Jacob Martin records his first sack as a Bronco during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

New acquisitions RB Chase Edmonds, OLB Jacob Martin excited for opportunity to join Broncos "I’m just trying to learn the offense, put my best foot forward and capitalize on whatever role they’ve got for me here,” Edmonds said.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

OLB Jacob Martin 'couldn't be happier' to join his hometown team Outside linebacker and Aurora native Jacob Martin shares his thoughts on returning to his hometown, his time playing for Cherokee Trail High...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

'It makes my heart happy': OLB Jacob Martin on playing for hometown Broncos New Broncos pass rusher Jacob Martin talks about his reaction to getting traded to Denver and what it will be like playing for his hometown...

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Tyreek Hill, Jonathan Taylor, other stars react to wild NFL trade deadline

Tyreek Hill, Jonathan Taylor and Cordarelle Patterson were among the NFL stars who reacted to a crazy trade deadline on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Record-setting 12 players dealt on NFL trade deadline day

The NFL trade deadline turned into a frenzy with 15 teams making 10 deals involving 12 players and several draft picks

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets Trade DE Jacob Martin to Broncos Joe Douglas Acquires 2024 4th-Round Pick in Exchange for Veteran D-Lineman, 2024 5th-Round Selection

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets Trade Jacob Martin to Broncos For Future Draft Pick New York is using depth on the defensive line to add to their draft capital, acquiring a 2024 NFL Draft pick in exchange for Martin

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jets Trade Jacob Martin to Broncos For Future Draft Pick New York is using depth on the defensive line to add to their draft capital, acquiring a 2024 NFL Draft pick in exchange for Martin

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Headed to Mile High City The Jets traded Martin to Denver on Tuesday along with a 2024 fifth-round pick in exchange for 2024 fourth-round pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact After sending star edge-rusher Bradley Chubb to Miami at the trade deadline, the Broncos are scrambling to find fill-in reps at the position. Until Baron Browning and Randy Gregory return from injuries, Martin could actually see a significant role in Denver's defense right away.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE