Buffalo Bills Release Veteran Punter Sam Martin in Salary Cap Move

The release of the 35-year-old player saves the team nearly $2 million as they prepare for further offseason adjustments.

The Buffalo Bills have released punter Sam Martin, who spent three seasons with the team, to free up approximately $2 million in salary cap space.
Martin, 35, had one year remaining on his contract and averaged 46.7 yards per punt during the 2024 NFL season.
The Bills are projected to be $8.5 million over the salary cap and may pursue additional moves, including contract restructures for players like Josh Allen or Von Miller.
Martin's release follows broader changes to the Bills' special teams, including the hiring of Chris Tabor as coordinator after Matthew Smiley was let go in January.
The team has a potential replacement in Jake Camarda, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers punter signed to a reserve/future contract earlier this year.