Sam Martin, Lions Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

September 9, 2016   ·   Joe Pantorno   ·   Jump to comments

The Detroit Lions and punter Sam Martin have agreed to a four-year extension that will keep him with the team through the 2020 season, the team announced Friday. 
Lions general manager Bob Quinn provided a statement on the signing:
We are excited to announce contract extensions for [Martin] and Theo Riddick. Both players have earned these extensions through their hard work that dates back to 2013 when both joined the Lions. I would like to thank Sam, Theo, and their representatives for their hard work assisting us in our goal of completing these extensions prior to the start of the regular season. I’m very pleased that both players can join their teammates in fully concentrating on our opening game.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network first reported the move. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan reported Martin will make $3.4 million per season under the extension. 
Per Spotrac, Martin was about to begin the final season of his initial four-year, $2.3 mill...

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