Gabe Martin (born June 5, 1992) is a former

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. He played

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College career

A three-year starter at Bowling Green, Martin played in 45 games (30 starts) and finished his career with 246 tackles (144 solo), 30 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, three interceptions, 13 passes defensed, four forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Martin signed with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent following the

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. He was released on September 5, 2015, and signed to Cardinals practice squad two days later. He was elevated to active roster on January 12, 2016. On November 18, 2016, Martin was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. On February 27, 2017, Martin signed a one-year contract extension with the Cardinals. On August 5, 2017, he was waived/injured by the Cardinals and placed on injured reserve. He was waived from IR on August 9, 2017.

New Orleans Saints

On October 3, 2017, Martin was signed by the

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, but was released a week later and re-signed to the practice squad.

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

On November 28, 2017, Martin was signed by the Cardinals off the Saints' practice squad. He was waived/injured on May 1, 2018, after suffering a torn Achilles in the offseason and was placed on injured reserve.

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Bowling Green Falcons bioArizona Cardinals bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Martin, Gabe 1992 births Living people Players of American football from Michigan People from Grand Blanc, Michigan American football linebackers Bowling Green Falcons football players Arizona Cardinals players New Orleans Saints players