Sam Martin
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Sam Martin is a punter for the Carolina Panthers, aged 36. This season: Punts: 18 (Tied-22nd); Gross Average Punt Yards: 46.6 (25th); Long Punt: 61 (Tied-24th); Punts Inside 20: 11 (Tied-6th). Latest: Martin and the Panthers agreed to terms on a two-year contract Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Profile
- Team: Carolina Panthers
- Position: Punter
- Number: 6
- Age: 36
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Born: Fayetteville, GA
- College: App State
- Draft: 2013: Rd 5, Pk 165 (DET)
- Experience: 14th Season
Season
- Punts: 18 (Tied-22nd)
- Gross Average Punt Yards: 46.6 (25th)
- Long Punt: 61 (Tied-24th)
- Punts Inside 20: 11 (Tied-6th)
Recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | PUNTS | AVG | LNG | YDS | TB | TB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct 2026 | @ PHI | W 25-14 | 5 | 45.0 | 58 | 225 | 1 | 20.00 |
| Mon, 5 Oct 2026 | vs DET | W 32-26 | 3 | 44.7 | 52 | 134 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sun, 27 Sept 2026 | @ CLE | L 21-18 | 3 | 46.3 | 52 | 139 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sun, 20 Sept 2026 | @ ATL | W 34-3 | 4 | 48.3 | 54 | 193 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sun, 13 Sept 2026 | vs CHI | L 59-37 | 3 | 49.0 | 61 | 147 | 1 | 33.33 |
2026 Punting
| PUNTS | AVG | LNG | YDS | TB | TB% | IN20 | IN20% | ATT | YDS | AVG | NET | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 18 | 46.6 | 61 | 838 | 2 | 11.11 | 11 | 61.11 | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 42.6 |
| Projected | 61 | 46.6 | 61 | 2,849 | 7 | 11.11 | 37 | 61.11 | 10 | 105 | 10.3 | 42.6 |
| Last 5 Games | 18 | 46.7 | 61 | 838 | 2 | 10.67 | 11 | 60.40 | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 44.8 |
| Career | 829 | 46.3 | 72 | 38,366 | 63 | 7.60 | 325 | 39.20 | 350 | 2,931 | 8.4 | 42.5 |
Questions
What team does Sam Martin play for?
The Carolina Panthers, as a punter.
How is Sam Martin doing this season?
Punts 18 (Tied-22nd in the league); Gross Average Punt Yards 46.6 (25th in the league); Long Punt 61 (Tied-24th in the league); Punts Inside 20 11 (Tied-6th in the league).