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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin remains the most fascinating reserve receiver; despite dropping a critical third-down pass, he was a catalyst in springing Dobbs' 50-yard touchdown run by executing a key block, started the game, played more snaps than any wide receiver, and contributed on special teams.

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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Started game and played 31 snaps (46%) plus 6 special teams snaps (27%), making him the leading candidate for WR5 job especially after Cedrick Wilson's injury; had mixed day with key drop on third down but Campbell noted good plays overlooked and two explosive opportunities where Martin was open but didn't receive the ball; also drew a special teams penalty.

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PositiveUsageAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin is mentioned positively in two contexts. First, Joshua Dobbs had Martin wide open underneath on the interception play, with Martin in his field of view and a linebacker matchup advantage that could have turned into an even bigger gain than a first down. Second, Martin provided a pivotal block on Dobbs' 50-yard touchdown run, helping spring the quarterback. The source also notes that Martin was ahead of Dominic Lovett on the wide receiver depth chart, receiving snaps before Lovett in the fourth quarter.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin is among Detroit's depth receivers (alongside Dominic Lovett and Lucky Jackson) who may see increased opportunity if Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s knee injury proves to be long-term, as Wilson was competing for the fifth and/or sixth receiver spot on the roster.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wide receiver Tay Martin was the first player to sub in for the starters and got reps the entire game, but did not capitalize on the extra playing time, recording one catch for 11 yards. He is in the mix for the WR5 and WR6 spot if Wilson misses time.

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NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tay Martin was the first player to sub in for the starters and got reps the entire game, but didn't capitalize on the extra playing time with just one catch for 11 yards; he's competing for the WR5/6 spot alongside Lovett, Jackson, and Kennedy, though the source hasn't been high on his preseason performance.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wide receiver who received four targets (indicating regular separation) but converted only one for 11 yards. Playing early ahead of competition in three-receiver sets alongside Isaac TeSlaa and Greg Dortch. Key differentiator is his blocking value: delivered a touchdown-sealing block on Joshua Dobbs' 50-yard scamper to the end zone. Lions value receivers who contribute as blockers, and with Cedrick Wilson's injury and Martin's special teams contribution, he is making a case for the roster.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin provided a nice perimeter block on Dobbs' 50-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and later caught an 11-yard out pass from Dobbs in the third quarter.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin has been the biggest riser at midway point of camp, earning praise from Coach Dan Campbell and special teams coordinator Dave Fipp for his special teams skills. With no clear leader for the WR5/WR6 jobs, Martin has an opportunity to make an offensive impact statement on Saturday alongside other contenders Dominic Lovett, Cedrick Wilson, and Tom Kennedy.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin stepped in with the starters for the few days Jameson Williams was out with a shoulder injury, positioning him as a contender for the WR5/6 role where the Lions have an open competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Stepped in with the starters for a few days when Jameson Williams was out with a shoulder injury; among the contenders for the WR5/6 role where the Lions have an open competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wide receiver getting first-team offensive reps due to special teams value; Fipp's emphasis that players must contribute on both offense/defense and special teams to make the roster suggests Martin's special teams performance is earning him offensive opportunities as a depth piece.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin impressed enough during Jameson Williams' absence with a shoulder injury to earn first-team reps in the wide receiver room.

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PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tay Martin impressed enough to earn first-team reps during Jameson Williams' absence with a shoulder injury, demonstrating his ability to step up in the wide receiver room.

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Receiver Tay Martin continues to rep with the first-team kickoff unit and made a great catch over Khalil Dorsey for a significant 15-20 yard gain in the second-team end-of-game situational drill. Picked up a fourth-and-1 with a short slant. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp praised Martin, saying 'Tay Martin's jumped off the film every day.'

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Receiver Tay Martin made a great catch over Khalil Dorsey for a significant 15-20 yard gain in a second-team end-of-game drill, and picked up a fourth-and-1 with a short slant. Martin continues to rep with the first-team kickoff unit and received praise from special teams coordinator Dave Fipp, who said 'Tay Martin's jumped off the film every day.'

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NegativeUsageAug 18, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Possibly targeted on a deep bomb into the end zone that went incomplete; it was unclear if Martin or Isaac TeSlaa were the intended target, with both in the area.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Tay Martin was targeted by Luke Altmyer on the second drive but the pass sailed over him after a blitz from Christian Izien.

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PositiveSleeperAug 18, 2026Pride Of Detroit

WR sleeper candidate for Lions 53-man roster; ranked No. 90 on roster rankings last month but has earned first-team offensive reps and high praise from coach Dan Campbell for blocking, one-on-one catch separation, and special teams impact (forced penalty in preseason game); fits the WR5/WR6 role requirement of being a special teams standout.

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PositiveSleeperAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR sleeper candidate to make the Lions 53-man roster; ranked No. 90 on roster rankings last month but has earned first-team offensive reps and high praise from coach Dan Campbell for blocking, one-on-one catch separation, and special teams impact including forcing penalties; fits the WR5/WR6 mold requiring special teams excellence.

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PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin, a former UFL receiver, received extra first-team offensive reps during Sunday's practice due to Jameson Williams' shoulder injury absence. The Lions used Williams' absence to give Martin additional opportunities with the first-team offense.

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PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Former UFL receiver Tay Martin received extra opportunities with the first-team offense during Jameson Williams' absence on Sunday.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin received an unprompted shout-out from Dan Campbell for his special teams skills and has been repping high on both special teams and offense; he got first-team offensive reps when Jameson Williams was sidelined, suggesting he has climbed the depth chart significantly. Three staffers picked him as WR5, with another voting to keep both Martin and Wilson, making him new to the bubble watch with 4 votes.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin earned an unprompted shout-out from coach Dan Campbell for his special teams skills and has climbed the depth chart significantly; he is now repping high on both special teams and offense, and got first-team offensive reps on Sunday when Jameson Williams was sidelined, earning 4 staff votes as a potential WR5 with three staffers picking him for that role.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin continues to make an impact across multiple roles. Coach Dan Campbell praised his performance against the Bengals, noting he showed up in blocking, one-on-one catches, separation, and special teams, including forcing a penalty. On Sunday, with Jameson Williams absent, Martin rotated into the first-team wide receiver spot and was part of the special teams starters on kick coverage and top-four gunner on punt coverage. Martin attributed his special teams success to his defensive back background (safety and corner), which gives him a physical edge needed for teams play.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin continues to make a name for himself in the reserve battle, earning praise from coach Dan Campbell for his blocking, one-on-one catch ability, separation, and special teams impact. On Sunday with Jameson Williams absent, Martin rotated in at the first-team receiver spot and was part of the special teams starters on kick coverage and the top four at gunner on punt coverage. Martin credited his defensive back background (safety and corner) for giving him a physical edge on special teams, where effort and physicality determine success.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin filled in for the absent Jameson Williams and shared first-team wide receiver reps with Tom Kennedy on Sunday.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Tay Martin had a decent couple of reps in drills, nicely adjusting to a deep shot and hauling in a huge gain opposite Roger McCreary, with Jared Goff throwing to him, showing promise in the receiving rotation.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Wide receiver Martin had a decent couple of reps, nicely adjusting to a deep shot and hauling in a huge gain opposite Roger McCreary with Jared Goff throwing to him.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Made plays with the ball as a WR5 competitor, standing out during 11-on-11 work this summer.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In the WR5 competition, Martin hauled in his only target for 14 yards, but Lovett took a bigger step forward and appears to be ahead in the roster spot race.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver stock up in preseason game against Cincinnati; positioned as riser in receiving room competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

In the WR5 competition, Martin got the first and most opportunities among reserves alongside Dominic Lovett, hauling in his only target for 14 yards. However, he took a smaller step forward than Lovett in the competition for the reserve wide receiver role.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin played 30 snaps (45%) plus 7 special teams snaps (28%) in the preseason opener, competing in the WR5 battle. The source notes he had a nice grab in the game, positioning him as a contender for the fifth receiver role.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Martin played 30 snaps (45%) plus 7 special teams snaps (28%) in the preseason opener, nearly matching Lovett's snap count. He had a nice grab in the game and is competing for the WR5 role, with the source noting the WR5 battle is continuing to heat up.

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PositiveSleeperAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Martin is competing for a WR5 or WR6 roster spot in a wide-open receiver competition; Coach Dan Campbell has highlighted Martin as one of the best special teams contributors on the roster. With the final receiver spots likely coming down to special teams contributions, Martin has a path to a roster spot if he performs well on offense and continues to excel on special teams in the preseason.

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PositiveSleeperAug 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

With the top four receivers (Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, Greg Dortch) locked in, the Lions have an open competition for WR5 and WR6 roles; Campbell has called the receiver room the deepest he's ever had and believes anyone could win the remaining spots. The final roster spots will likely come down to special teams contributions, and Campbell has specifically highlighted Tay Martin as one of the best special teams contributors; if Martin performs well on offense and continues to excel on special teams, he has a chance to be a sleeper for a remaining roster spot.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Listed on the wide receiver depth chart for the Lions; part of what Campbell called 'the best receiver room we've had since I've been here in camp, top to bottom,' with every player having 'flashed on one day or another.'

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PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dan Campbell specifically highlighted Tay Martin as a standout in Detroit's receiver room, noting that Martin "makes plays every day" and is "intriguing on offense, but he makes special teams plays every day." Martin, a 6-foot-1, 184-pound receiver, comes to Detroit after a strong UFL season with Columbus (42 catches, 483 yards, 2 TDs) and is positioned to compete for roster depth. Campbell's unprompted praise and emphasis on daily production and special teams value suggest Martin is a candidate to make the 53-man roster.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Dan Campbell specifically highlighted Tay Martin as a standout in Detroit's receiver room, noting he "makes plays every day" on both offense and special teams. Martin, a 6-foot-1, 184-pound receiver, arrives after a strong UFL season with Columbus (42 catches, 483 yards, 2 TDs) and is flagged as someone to watch in Thursday's preseason game. Campbell emphasized Martin's special teams value as particularly important to the Lions' evaluation.

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