Commanders' Quan Martin: Team-leading 11 tackles vs. Chicago
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Martin finished Sunday's 18-15 win over the Bears with 11 tackles (nine solo).
After opening the regular season with a nine-tackle effort against the Buccaneers in Week 1, Martin failed to log more than six combined tackles in each of the Commanders next six games. The starting free safety was more heavily involved Sunday, however, as he led the Commanders with 11 tackles while playing 52 defensive snaps. Martin is up to 44 combined tackles through eight regular-season games and is two shy from matching his production across 16 regular-season outings in 2023.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Past shoulder issue
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Martin (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Martin logged back-to-back limited sessions to open the Commanders' week of practice, but he upgraded to full participation Friday, indicating that he's moved past his shoulder injury. Expect the Illinois product to start alongside Jeremy Chinn as part of the Commanders' top safety duo in Week 7.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Ready for Sunday
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Martin (neck) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
The second-year pro from Illinois upgraded from limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday to a full practice Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his neck issue in time for Sunday's contest. Expect Martin to start alongside Jeremy Chinn in Washington's secondary in Week 6.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Limited Wednesday
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Martin (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Martin recorded four total tackles and defended one pass across 47 defensive snaps during the Commanders' Week 5 win over the Browns, but it appears he sustained a neck injury in the process. The second-year pro's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential availability for Week 6, when the Commanders travel to Baltimore.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Nursing new injury
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Martin (elbow) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Martin was able to play through his hamstring issue in the Commanders' Week 3 win over the Bengals, but it appears he sustained a new elbow injury in the process. The second-year safety's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential availability for Week 4, when Washington travels to Arizona.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: On track to play at Cincinnati
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Martin (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Bengals, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Martin was able to play through the same lingering hamstring issue in Week 2, so it's not surprising that he'll be ready to go for Week 3. The 2023 second-rounder could have some IDP value this week against a pass-happy Cincinnati team.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Opens week limited
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Martin (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Martin played through a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Giants, and he finished the game with three tackles (two solo). He'll have two more practices to upgrade his participation ahead of Monday's game against the Bengals.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Cleared for Week 2
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Martin (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Martin suffered a minor hamstring injury during Friday's practice but will still play against the Giants. The 2023 second-round pick played 59 of Washington's 64 defensive snaps in Week 1, recording nine tackles (eight solo).
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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.
