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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin was head and shoulders above the rest as the Lions' most outstanding special teams performer, lowering the boom more than once as a gunner on both punt and kick coverage, and finished with three special teams tackles.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin was the Lions' most outstanding special teams performer, lowering the boom more than once as a gunner on both punt and kick coverage, and finished with three special teams tackles.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin made the active roster through special teams performance, securing a career-high three special teams tackles as a gunner on punts and kickoff coverage. He expressed motivation to validate coach Dan Campbell's belief in him: 'I just wanted to make sure I made Dan (Campbell) right for believing in me. I've been waiting on this chance my whole life, to go out there on the 53-man roster and make some plays.'

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin earned his spot on the 53-man roster through special teams excellence, securing a career-high three special teams tackles as a gunner on punts and kickoff coverage in Week 1; Martin said 'I just wanted to make sure I made Dan (Campbell) right for believing in me. I've been waiting on this chance my whole life, to go out there on the 53-man roster and make some plays,' demonstrating the value of special teams performance in roster decisions.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin was such a beast on the coverage teams that he earned a game ball from head coach Dan Campbell in Week 1; he was part of the Lions' D+ special teams unit.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Standout special teams performance earning a game ball from head coach Dan Campbell. Martin was such a beast on the coverage teams that he received this recognition despite the special teams unit's overall D+ grade.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin did not play on offense (zero snaps) but made his mark on special teams as a menace in coverage. The source catalogs his special teams performance: he got into the face of returner Barion Brown on the second punt, stopped Brown for a gain of four yards on the next punt, buried Brown for zero yards on another punt, and made a trio of special teams tackles, shutting down Brown on a kickoff return at the Saints' 21-yard line. The source notes that if Martin continues to play like this on special teams, he will justify his roster spot despite not seeing much offensive playing time.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin did not see offensive snaps (zero snaps) but made his mark on special teams as a menace in coverage. He got into the face of returner Barion Brown on the second punt of the day, then stopped Brown for a gain of four yards on the next punt, buried Brown for zero yards on the following punt, and made a trio of special teams tackles by shutting down Brown on a kickoff return at the Saints' 21-yard line. The source notes that while Martin should not see much offensive playing time this year, his special teams prowess will justify his roster spot.

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NegativeRoleSep 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tay Martin is listed as the fourth-string wide receiver on the Lions' Week 1 depth chart and is designated as a gunner on special teams.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin went from tryout player during spring OTAs to a standout in the Lions' deep receiver room and earned a spot on the 53-man roster; associate head coach Scottie Montgomery detailed how Martin impressed from his initial workout through the end of camp, highlighting his exceptional movement skills, physical demeanor in the run game, willingness to win 1-on-1 battles in the hole and on the perimeter, special teams execution, versatility at multiple receiver positions, and ability to make plays when given opportunities in games.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 8, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wide receiver who emerged as one of the most unexpected training camp stories, progressing from tryout player during spring OTAs to 53-man roster placement. Montgomery detailed Martin's standout traits: exceptional movement skills, physical demeanor in the run game, winning 1-on-1 battles in the hole and c-gap, strong special teams performance, versatility at multiple receiver positions, and ability to make plays when given opportunities. Montgomery's coaching progression shows Martin impressed at every stage: initial workout, pads-on evaluation, special teams, and finally receiving opportunities in games.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin is part of a thin wide receiver depth chart for the Lions in 2026; Detroit went very light on wideouts and the depth looks worse off than 2025.

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NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tay Martin is one of the Lions' gunners on special teams.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Listed as a gunner on the Lions' special teams.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tay Martin is one of four receivers rostered on Detroit's 53-man roster, alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa. The Lions made the surprise decision to roster just four receivers on their active roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin is the Lions' WR4 and likely made the team for special teams ability; his stock skyrocketed in camp and preseason, but he finished with only six catches for 46 yards and a touchdown, which doesn't scream instant contributor.

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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin likely made the team for his special teams ability and is somewhat of an unknown factor as WR4. While his stock skyrocketed in camp and preseason, he finished with only six catches for 46 yards and a touchdown, which the source says doesn't scream instant contributor.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin was universally expected to make the Lions' 53-man roster and did so, as one of four receivers kept on the initial roster alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin was universally expected to make the 53-man roster as one of four receivers kept by the Lions, alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tay Martin received unanimous 11 votes (up 3) for the 53-man roster as the WR5, after being steady all preseason, contributing regularly on special teams, and adding a touchdown and third-down conversion against the Colts in the preseason finale.

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PositiveProjectionAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tay Martin gained 3 votes to reach 11 unanimous 'IN' votes for the 53-man roster as the Lions' WR5. The source credits his steady preseason performance, regular special teams contributions, and a touchdown plus third-down conversion against the Colts in the preseason finale as reasons the entire staff selected him over other bubble receivers like Dominic Lovett and Lucky Jackson.

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PositiveValueAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin is the odds-on favorite to make the 53-man roster at wide receiver, according to the source, despite Lucky Jackson's strong preseason finale performance.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin is projected as the WR5 on the Lions' 53-man roster. He has been repping at just about every special teams spot during training camp and has made some flashes on offense. He was solid in the preseason finale and has been more consistent throughout camp compared to other candidates like Tom Kennedy and Lucky Jackson.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin earned the WR5 spot over Tom Kennedy due to his versatility and consistency; he has been repping at nearly every special teams spot during training camp, made flashes on offense, and was solid in the preseason finale, giving him an edge over Kennedy despite both having made plays.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin is competing for the WR5/6 spot. He caught 4 passes for 16 yards and was on the receiving end of a touchdown pass from Joshua Dobbs, set up by Lucky Jackson's highlight-reel grab. The source notes it will be a tough decision for Detroit between Martin and Jackson for the WR5/6 spots.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin caught four passes for 16 yards in the preseason finale and was on the receiving end of a touchdown pass from Josh Dobbs, set up by Lucky Jackson's highlight-reel grab. His performance in the WR5/6 battle against Jackson and others leaves the Lions with a tough decision for the final roster.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Pride Of Detroit

The source projects Martin to secure the WR5 spot, noting that the battle came down to Martin vs. Tom Kennedy and Martin did a little bit more on offense and special teams, giving him the edge.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source projects Martin to win the WR5 battle over Tom Kennedy, citing his slightly better performance on offense and special teams as the deciding factor.

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PositiveUsageAug 29, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin caught a touchdown pass from Dobbs for 3 yards in the second quarter to give the Lions a 19-13 halftime lead. He also made an acrobatic catch that was marked 1 yard short on a third-down play, showing reliable hands and red zone involvement.

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PositiveUsageAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lions wide receiver caught pass that got team down to 1-yard line in first quarter, made acrobatic catch marked 1 yard short on third down in second quarter, and scored 3-yard touchdown from Josh Dobbs to give Lions 19-13 halftime lead.

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PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin is the top candidate for the Lions' fifth (and potentially sixth) receiver spot. He has earned this status through extensive reps with first and second teams and top special teams units, positioning him as the likely winner of the competition among Martin, Tom Kennedy, and Dominic Lovett.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin is the top candidate for the Lions' fifth (and potentially sixth) receiver spot. He has earned significant reps with first and second teams and is also a top special teams returner, giving him multiple avenues to make the 53-man roster in a receiver room that coach Dan Campbell has praised.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Projected as top reserve wide receiver competing for WR5/WR6 roster spots; special teams performance in preseason Game 3 will be key factor in determining whether he makes the 53-man roster, as the source notes these depth roles require special teams skill set.

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tay Martin is projected as one of the top reserves battling for a wide receiver roster spot, competing with Dominic Lovett and Tom Kennedy. His performance on special teams in the preseason finale could prove decisive for his 53-man roster chances.

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NegativeUsageAug 27, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin was targeted on a crossing route in the second-team scrimmage (Drive #1), where Joe Bachie limited the play to just 5 yards with tight coverage.

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NegativeUsageAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin was targeted on a crossing route with the second-team offense but was limited to 5 yards by Joe Bachie's coverage.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 27, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin is now the leading candidate for the Lions' WR5 job after a training camp surge. The source ranked him 90th out of 90 players in preseason (88th personally), but he has exceeded expectations with 42 catches and 483 yards in the UFL this year and strong special teams skillset. While aided by injuries to Kendrick Law and Cedrick Wilson, Martin deserves significant credit for his emergence.

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PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin is fighting to secure a spot on the 53-man roster and looking to move past his drop in Saturday's preseason game. He became an outlet for back-to-back Luke Altmyer completions, first on a drag route that Devin White diagnosed well and limited to 6 yards, then on a 17-yard reception over the middle to move the chains after beating Khalil Dorsey in coverage.

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NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

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PositiveUsageAug 25, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin had a big 21-yard pickup in the second situational drill (second teamers, tied 20-20 with 51 seconds left), which immediately put the offense in scoring position and set up Jake Bates' game-winning 47-yard field goal.

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