Jacob Martin: Everything you need to know

Martin is slated to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Titans, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports. Martin, a 2018 sixth-round pick by the Seahawks, is coming off the best season of his NFL career in 2025, appearing in 17 games for the Commanders and setting career highs in total tackles (39) and sacks (5.5). Following his deal with the Titans, Martin is expected to operate as one of Tennessee's top edge rushers during the 2026 campaign.

Martin had 5.5 sacks among his 39 tackles (17 solo) while playing in all 17 regular-season games in 2025. Martin set new career highs in both sacks and tackles while tacking one pass defensed and one forced fumble onto his ledger. He started 14 games, matching his total from the 2021 season in Houston. Outside of those two campaigns, Martin has only one regular-season start in six other NFL seasons. His career-best output in 2025 should help Martin earn some attention in free agency this offseason.

Martin made two tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Washington's loss to the Chiefs on Monday. Martin's performance was one of the few bright spots for the Commanders during Monday's loss, as the veteran defensive end brought his statistical totals across eight regular-season appearances to 20 tackles (nine solo), including 3.5 sacks. The eighth-year veteran, now on the seventh team of his NFL career, is already within striking distance of tallying new career-best totals across the board in his inaugural campaign with the Commanders. He'll work to keep up his momentum Week 9 at home against Seattle.