Charly Martin (born March 20, 1984) is a former

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wide receiver. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. He played

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. Charly also played for the

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, and

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Professional career

San Diego Chargers (2009)

After going undrafted in the

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, Martin signed with the

as an

. He appeared in all four preseason games with the team in 2009, catching seven passes for 88 yards. The Chargers waived Martin during final cuts on September 5.

Carolina Panthers (2009−2010)

Martin was signed to the

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of the

on September 9, 2009. He remained there during the first 10 weeks of the

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before being promoted to the active roster on November 17 after

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was placed on season-ending

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Jacksonville Jaguars (2011)

He was signed to the

practice squad on December 2, 2011.

Seattle Seahawks (2012)

Martin was signed by the

on January 5, 2012. Martin appeared in each preseason game for the Seahawks in 2012, catching one pass for a touchdown on August 23 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Martin was waived by the Seahawks on November 6, 2012 and re-signed to the practice squad on November 7, 2012. He was released on July 11, 2013 to make room for Kyle Nelson, who was picked up from waivers from the

San Francisco 49ers (2013)

On July 11, 2013, Martin was claimed off waivers by the

after being released by the

. He was waived on August 6, 2013, to make room for punter

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Jacksonville Jaguars (2013)

On August 7, 2013, Martin was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars. He was released by the Jaguars on August 30, 2013.

References

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bio

Carolina Panthers bio

San Diego Chargers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Martin, Charly 1984 births Living people Sportspeople from Walla Walla, Washington People from Farmington, New Mexico Players of American football from Washington (state) Players of American football from New Mexico American football wide receivers West Texas A&M Buffaloes football players San Diego Chargers players Carolina Panthers players Jacksonville Jaguars players Seattle Seahawks players San Francisco 49ers players