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Lions have signed Sam Martin to a 4 year extension; Now the 3rd highest punter

Lions reward their punter Sam Martin
Lions reward their punter Sam Martin

Sam Martin is a rich man.  A matter of fact he is the third highest punter in the NFL. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media Insiders, the Detroit Lions signed the former App. State punter to a four year extension.

Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) | Twitter
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#Lions & P Sam Martin have agreed in principle on a 4-year extension that makes him the third-highest paid punter, source said. A priority
Martin receives a four-year, $13.6 million contract, according to Adam Caplan. In 2015, Martin appeared in all 16 games for the Lions and totaled 3,416 yards on 80 attempts (42.7 per attempt) to go along with 43 touchbacks. Martin was No. 4 in net punting and had 27 punts down inside the 20-yard line.

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