The Detroit Lions are finally ready to take the field, kicking off against the Indianapolis Colts at 4:20 ET this afternoon. Detroit kept the transaction wire busy in the week leading up to this season’s opener.
Sam Martin Extension
Punter Sam Martin will be a Detroit Lions stalwart for several more years. The team locked up Martin with a contract extension worth $13.4M over the next four seasons.
Martin is one of the best and most consistent punters in the league. His touchback/downed in 20 rate has been in the top 10 in all three of Martin’s NFL seasons.