Former Buffalo Bills punter Sam Martin has found a new team with the Carolina Panthers. Martin, 35, signed a one-year deal in Carolina. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, it's worth $3 million:

Veteran punter Sam Martin has quickly found his new NFL team. Martin, who was cut by the Bills last week, signed with the Panthers today. Martin's agent told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that it's a one-year contract.

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 Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a contract with punter Sam Martin, the team announced Tuesday. Martin is a 12-year NFL veteran who most recently played with the Buffalo Bills this past season.

The Carolina Panthers have been stuck in the NFL’s basement for the last several years, and they will need plenty of help in order to become a competitive team. They went 5-12 last season, and they haven’t finished with a winning record or made the playoffs since the 2017 campaign.

The Panthers announced on Tuesday that they have signed punter Sam Martin. The 12-year pro most recently played for the Buffalo Bills. Martin averaged 46.7 yards per punt in 2024 with a net average of 39.

The Buffalo Bills could be in the market for a new punter this offseason. The team announced on Thursday it has released veteran punter Sam Martin after three seasons with the organization. Read more

The Panthers have re-signed offensive lineman Brady Christensen and agreed to terms with veteran punter Sam Martin, according to a pair of team announcements.