Martin was released by the Bills on March 6 after spending the last three seasons in Buffalo, and he'll head to Carolina to replace Johnny Hekker. Across 17 regular-season games in 2024, Martin averaged 46.7 yards per punt with 25 of his punts landing within the 20-yard line.

The Carolina Panthers are starting fresh at the punter position. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Panthers have come to terms with free-agent punter Sam Martin. Per Rapoport, the deal is a one-year agreement worth up to $3 million.