Sam Martin

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Bills, P Age: 34-38d Exp: 10 Years
Drafted: Round 5 (#165 overall), 2013 College: Appalachian State Agent(s): Erik Burkhardt

 
  • Current Contract

    Sam Martin signed a 3 year, $6,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $1,200,000 signing bonus, $2,365,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000. In 2024, Martin will earn a base salary of $1,550,000 and a workout bonus of $49,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,050,000 and a dead cap value of $800,000.
    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $6,000,000
    Signing Bonus $1,200,000
    Average Salary $2,000,000
    Total Guarantees $2,365,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $2,365,000
    Free Agent: 2026 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Roster/Gm Workout Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV
    2023 Contract details by year 33 $1,165,000 $400,000 $51,000 $49,000 $1,665,000 $2,414,000 $2,465,000($2,465,000) $2,465,000
    Pre-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $2,414,000 2023 Cap Savings: $-749,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $1,249,000 2023 Cap Savings: $416,000 Post-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $1,614,000 2024 Dead Cap: $800,000 2023 Cap Savings: $51,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $449,000 2024 Dead Cap: $800,000 2023 Cap Savings: $1,216,000

    Potential Out: 2024, 1 yr, $4,015,000; $2,350,000 dead cap

    2024 Contract details by year 34 $1,550,000 $400,000 $51,000 $49,000 $2,050,000 $800,000 $1,650,000($4,115,000) $2,057,500
    Pre-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $800,000 2024 Cap Savings: $1,250,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $800,000 2024 Cap Savings: $1,250,000 Post-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $400,000 2025 Dead Cap: $400,000 2024 Cap Savings: $1,650,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $400,000 2025 Dead Cap: $400,000 2024 Cap Savings: $1,650,000
    2025 Contract details by year 35 $1,785,000 $400,000 $51,000 $49,000 $2,285,000 $400,000 $1,885,000($6,000,000) $2,000,000
    Pre-6/1 Release 2025 Dead Cap: $400,000 2025 Cap Savings: $1,885,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2025 Dead Cap: $400,000 2025 Cap Savings: $1,885,000 Post-6/1 Release 2025 Dead Cap: $400,000 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2025 Cap Savings: $1,885,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2025 Dead Cap: $400,000 2026 Dead Cap: $0 2025 Cap Savings: $1,885,000
    2026 Free Agent Year 36 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • $2.365M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2023 salary)
    • Per Game Active Bonus: $3,000 ($51,000, 16 LTBE in 2023)
    • 2024 salary fully guarantees 03/18/2024
    • Incentives: $750,000
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

    Previous Contracts

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    2022-2022

    Sam Martin signed a 1 year, $1,272,500 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $152,500 signing bonus, $152,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,272,500. In 2024, Martin will earn a base salary of $1,550,000 and a workout bonus of $49,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,050,000 and a dead cap value of $800,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,272,500
    Signing Bonus $152,500
    Average Salary $1,272,500
    Total Guarantees $152,500
    Guaranteed at Signing $152,500
    Free Agent: 2023 / UFA

    2020-2022

    Sam Martin signed a 3 year, $7,050,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including a $1,450,000 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,350,000. In 2024, Martin will earn a base salary of $1,550,000 and a workout bonus of $49,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,050,000 and a dead cap value of $800,000.
    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $7,050,000
    Signing Bonus $1,450,000
    Average Salary $2,350,000
    Total Guarantees $2,000,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $2,000,000
    Free Agent: 2023 / UFA

    2016-2019

    Sam Martin signed a 4 year, $13,600,276 contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $2,500,000 signing bonus, $5,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,400,069. In 2024, Martin will earn a base salary of $1,550,000 and a workout bonus of $49,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,050,000 and a dead cap value of $800,000.
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $13,600,276
    Signing Bonus $2,500,000
    Average Salary $3,400,069
    Total Guarantees $5,900,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $3,175,000
    Free Agent: 2020 / UFA

    2013-2016Entry Level

    Sam Martin signed a 4 year, $2,320,300 contract with the Detroit Lions, including a $160,300 signing bonus, $160,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $580,075. In 2024, Martin will earn a base salary of $1,550,000 and a workout bonus of $49,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,050,000 and a dead cap value of $800,000.
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $2,320,300
    Signing Bonus $160,300
    Average Salary $580,075
    Total Guarantees $160,300
    Guaranteed at Signing $160,300
    Free Agent: 2017 / UFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2013 Player Cash Earnings $405,000 $160,300 - - - - - $565,300
    2014 Player Cash Earnings $495,000 - - - - - $52,605 $547,605
    2015 Player Cash Earnings $585,000 - - - - - - $585,000
    2016 Player Cash Earnings $675,000 $2,500,000 - - - - - $3,175,000
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $2,225,000 - $500,000 $100,000 - - - $2,825,000
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $2,325,000 - - $100,000 - - - $2,425,000
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $1,700,000 - - $100,000 - - - $1,800,000
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $1,050,000 $1,450,000 - - - - $33,461 $2,533,461
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $2,300,000 - - - - - - $2,300,000
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $1,120,000 $152,500 - - - - - $1,272,500
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $1,165,000 $1,200,000 - $49,000 - - - $2,465,000
    11 seasons $14,045,000 $5,462,800 $500,000 $349,000 - - $86,066 $20,493,866
    2024 Player Cash Earnings $1,550,000 - - $49,000 - - - $1,650,000
    2025 Player Cash Earnings $1,785,000 - - $49,000 - - - $1,885,000
    $17,380,000 $5,462,800 $500,000 $447,000 - - $86,066 $24,028,866
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    7 seasons Player Cash Earnings $8,410,000 $2,660,300 $500,000 $300,000 - - $52,605 $11,922,905
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,350,000 $1,450,000 - - - - $33,461 $4,833,461
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $2,285,000 $1,352,500 - $49,000 - - - $3,737,500
  • Transactions

    Mar 13 2023Signed a 3 year $6 million contract extension with Buffalo (BUF)
    Aug 31 2022Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
    Aug 29 2022Released by Denver (DEN), clearing $2.25M of cap
    Mar 24 2020Signed a 3 year $7.05 million contract with Denver (DEN)
    Sep 9 2016Signed a 4 year $13.6 million extension with Detroit (DET)
    May 9 2013Signed a 4 year $2.32 million contract with Detroit (DET)
    Apr 27 2013Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 5 (#165 overall)
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    Statistics

    Season Team GA GP Snaps Att Yds Avg Inside 20 Touchbacks
    2023 BUF 17 17 128 51 2334 45.8 24 3
    2022 BUF 16 16 128 45 2146 47.7 16 5
    2021 DEN 17 17 101 67 3083 46 28 3
    2020 DEN 16 16 136 65 3040 46.8 19 4
    2019 DET 16 16 212 76 3445 45.3 31 7
    2018 DET 16 16 213 74 3310 44.7 32 4
    2017 DET 10 10 141 41 1779 43.4 13 6
    2016 DET 16 16 209 62 3010 48.5 23 3
    2015 DET 16 16 218 80 3679 46 25 3
    2014 DET 16 16 218 68 3138 46.1 29 5
    2013 DET 16 16 217 72 3399 47.2 22 10
    Totals 172 172 1,921 701 32,363 46.2 262 53