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Sam Martin

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Sam Martin came into the league as a 5th-round selection (165th overall) in 2013, drafted out of Appalachian State. Now with CAR, he's in his 14th NFL season. Across 14 NFL seasons, he has totaled 27 passing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 207#

College

Appalachian State

Draft

Rd 5, 165th overall (2013)

Seasons

2013–2026

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR—5
2025CAR—17
2024BUF—17
2023BUF—17
2022BUF—15
2021DEN—17
2020DEN—16
2019DET—16
2018DET—16
2017DET—10
2016DET—16
2015DET—16
2014DET—1627
2013DET—163

Career profile

Across 14 NFL seasons on file, Sam Martin has played in 210 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: DET (2013–2019), DEN (2020–2021), BUF (2022–2024), CAR (2025–2026).

As a passer he has thrown for 27 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2014 with DET: 27 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

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Week 2ATL——
Week 3CLE——
Week 4DET——
Week 6PHI——

Sam Martin — common questions

What position does Sam Martin play?
Sam Martin is listed as a P.
Which teams has Sam Martin played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sam Martin has played for DET (2013–2019), DEN (2020–2021), BUF (2022–2024), CAR (2025–2026).
Where did Sam Martin go to college?
Sam Martin played college football at Appalachian State.
When was Sam Martin drafted?
Sam Martin was selected in round 5, 165th overall, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sam Martin scored?
Sam Martin has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2013

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