The Denver Broncos have signed longtime Detroit Lions Punter Sam Martin. Martin was drafted by the Lions in 2013 and his tenure there lasted for seven seasons.
Mike Garafolo broke the news of his deal. It’s a three-year contract and worth right around $7.05 million according to his report. He tweeted the news on the 24th.
Punters are free agents too, @richeisen. #Broncos have agreed with former #Lions P Sam Martin to a three-year, $7.05 million deal, source says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 24, 2020
Sam Martin tweeted a thanks to Detroit and the fans:
https://twitter.com/SamMartin_6/status/1243708115033280513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1243708115033280513&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fprosportsextra.com%2Fsam-martin-leaves-detroit-with-a-very-classy-farewell-sammartin_6%2F
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