Commanders' Quan Martin: Tending to shoulder issue
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Martin (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Martin tied for a team lead in tackles (nine) over 69 defensive snaps in Week 10 versus the Lions, and it's not immediately clear when he suffered the shoulder injury. He will get two more shots to manage a full practice prior to the Commanders' last practice report of the week being published Friday.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Totals nine stops in Week 10 loss
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Martin finished with nine tackles (three solo) Sunday in a loss to Detroit.
Martin and Bobby Wagner each had nine stops to tie for the Commanders' lead in tackles. Martin dealt with a hamstring injury during the week but was able to be on the field for all 70 of Washington's defensive snaps. He's already tallied 67 tackles through 10 games this season after posting a career-high 87 stops across 16 regular-season contests last year.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Able to suit up Week 10
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Martin (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Lions.
Martin hurt his hamstring last Sunday night against the Seahawks and logged a DNP/LP/FP practice progression this week. He'll ultimately be able to avoid missing a game for the first time this season. Martin should therefore take on his usual starting safety role for Washington.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Draws questionable tag for Week 10
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Martin (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Martin was unable to practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury he sustained against Seattle in Week 9. He managed to increase his practice participation over the next two days and was a full participant in Friday's session, but he hasn't been given the green light to play Sunday just yet. Martin's status for Week 10 may not be officially known until the Commanders announce their list of inactive players about 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but if he's not cleared to play, then Tyler Owens (hamstring) and Darnell Savage would be the top candidates to start at safety alongside Jeremy Reaves.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Upgrades to limited practice
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Martin (hamstring) logged a limited practice session Thursday.
The limited session is an upgrade for Martin after he didn't practice in any capacity Wednesday. The third-year safety suffered a hamstring injury Sunday against Seattle and had to sit out the fourth quarter. Martin's level of practice participation Friday should go a long way in determining his chances of suiting up Week 10 versus Detroit.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: No practice Wednesday
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Martin (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.
Martin suffered the hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to Seattle. The severity of the issue is still unclear, though it's not a big surprise that he was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Leading tackler Monday
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Martin recorded 14 tackles (10 solo) during Monday's 28-7 loss at Kansas City.
The Chiefs created plenty of tackling opportunities by running the ball 30 times in Week 8, and Martin capitalized by tallying a career-high tackle total. In Week 9, Washington will play host to the Seahawks, who are one of the most run-heavy teams in the league.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Sidelined by illness in Week 18
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Martin (illness) is inactive for Sunday's clash against the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Martin was added to the injury report due to the illness early Sunday, and he's now been ruled out for the Commanders' regular-season finale. His absence is a significant one for Washington's secondary, as the Illinois product logged 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in five of his past six games. Percy Butler or Darrick Forrest could slide into a starting role Sunday in Martin's stead.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Past shoulder injury
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Martin (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.
Martin upgraded to full practice participation Friday after opening the week with consecutive limited sessions, suggesting that he's now recovered from his shoulder injury. The second-year pro from Illinois has logged 71 total tackles while appearing in all of the Commanders' 13 games this season, and he'll look to add to that total in Sunday's matchup in New Orleans.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Nursing shoulder issue
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Martin (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Despite the Commanders having a Week 14 bye, Martin popped up on Wednesday's injury report with a shoulder issue. He likely sustained the injury in Washington's Week 13 win over the Titans, as he played just 45 defensive snaps, his lowest mark since Week 7. Martin's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in Sunday's matchup against the Saints.
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Commanders' Quan Martin: Six tackles, forced fumble in loss
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Martin recorded six total tackles (two solo) and also forced a fumble in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.
Martin finished fourth on the team with six stops against Pittsburgh but, most notably, he stripped running back Jaylen Warren in the fourth quarter when Warren was at the one-yard line. The safety has now compiled 53 total tackles (34 solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble over 10 games in 2024.
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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: 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.
