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In a corresponding move to the signing of rookie linebacker Easton Gibbs on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers waived inside linebacker Tyler Murray with an injury designation.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 27, 2023

Steelers are becoming vulnerable at important position

The Steelers (8-7) rebuilt their inside linebacker room this offseason. But after seeing several injuries to the group, they have been forced to sign players who would otherwise be free agents.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 26, 2023

Steelers Shakeup Linebacker Rotation with Upstart Veteran

The Steelers are giving linebacker Blake Martinez more playing time this week with Elandon Roberts sidelined with a pec injury. Martinez has only played in one game against the Patriots, and was not a starter, but he very well could earn that this week.

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How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / December 22, 2023

Friday Insider: Relationships forged with Canada ... Accountability on all levels ... Martinez's perception of Tomlin

One thing that often gets lost in the shuffle inside of the sports world is the relationships forged between those involved in a given sport. It is the very concept of why the firing of Matt Canada Nov.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 12, 2023

Steelers Name New Starting Linebacker

The Steelers have named linebacker Blake Martinez as a co-starter alongside linebacker Mykal Walker at the spot across from Elandon Roberts in the defense.

NFL News / Steelers Now / December 7, 2023

Steelers Depth Chart, Week 14 vs New England Patriots

The Steelers are making a change to the depth chart at inside linebacker for Thursday’s game against the New England Patriots, with Blake Martinez inserted into the starting lineup in place of Mykal Walker at linebacker.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 7, 2023

Steelers Make Changes to Shakeup LB Room

A change is coming to the Steelers’ inside linebacker rotation. Elandon Roberts may or may not play, but even if he does, it seems like veteran linebacker Blake Martinez is getting ready to play his first game in a Steelers uniform, and he should see a role.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / December 5, 2023

Steelers could start two formerly retired players on defense in Week 14

The Steelers (7-5) saw yet another key piece of their defense suffer an injury in their Week 13 loss to the Cardinals, which means two new players are in line for extended playing time this week.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 4, 2023

Two New Names Emerge in Steelers Linebacker Room

The Steelers are looking for some help at the inside linebacker position, and that will likely come from the veterans they have in the room already. Blake Martinez and Myles Jack were each brought in to help aid in the case of injuries, and with Elandon Roberts’ groin injury making him questionable, that scenario has now come up.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 3, 2023

Steelers LB Still Waiting for Opportunity

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced their inactives for Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals, including an inside linebacker who will wait to make his debut.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 1, 2023

Steelers Steady Veteran Blake Martinez Will Join LB Rotation At Some Point In 2023 Says DC Teryl Austin

As Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin always says, one man's misfortune is another man's opportunity. Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander had become legitimate starters for Tomlin's defense before their season-ending injuries.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 1, 2023

Veteran Linebacker Could Shakeup Steelers LB Rotation

The Steelers signed veteran linebacker Blake Martinez as insurance in the case of injury. But as he continues to ramp up, it becomes more possible that Martinez could see some role within Pittsburgh’s linebacker rotation that just consists of Elandon Roberts and Mykal Walker.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21, 2023

Steelers sign recently unretired former tackles leader to active roster

Former Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Blake Martinez recently came out of retirement, and a team is already signing him to their active roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26, 2023

Former tackles leader eyeing comeback after scamming fiasco

Former NFL tackles leader eyeing comeback after Pokémon scamming fiasco

Martinez unexpectedly stepped away from football in 2022, seven years into his professional career. More surprising than his retirement was why he hung up his cleats.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / August 7, 2023

Former Giant busted for alleged Pokemon scam

Former Giants LB busted for alleged Pokemon scam

Blake Martinez was well on his way to potentially earning more with his post-football career than he did in the NFL.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / February 25, 2023

Retired linebacker Martinez is raking in millions selling Pokemon cards

Retired linebacker Blake Martinez is raking in millions selling Pokemon cards

The former NFL linebacker retired from football in November at 28. Now, he's all about collecting and selling Pokémon cards, earning millions in the process.

Raiders GM Dave Ziegler provides surprising QB update

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / November 21, 2022

Blake Martinez made more selling a rare Pokémon card than he did playing in the NFL

It seemed random when linebacker Blake Martinez retired from not just his post with the Las Vegas Raider, but from the NFL in general. Turns out, Martinez packing his bags in season and just a few days after he led the team in tackles wasn't all so random after all.

Josh McDaniels gets revenge in Denver

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Richard Sherman says Zach Wilson 'not good enough for NFL'

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10, 2022

Raiders linebacker Blake Martinez suddenly retires to focus on family, other passions

Notably, Martinez just signed with his newest team, the Raiders, over a month ago.

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels reportedly not on hot seat

Davante Adams: ‘No Way’ Raiders Should Be Losing These Games

Raiders Place Receiver Hunter Renfrow On Injured Reserve

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New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 2, 2022

Where will Giants turn at LB after release of Blake Martinez?

The Giants released Blake Martinez on Thursday, cutting bait with a veteran starter days after the 53-man roster deadline. Where do the Giants turn now at linebacker?

Giants release LB Blake Martinez, claim G Tyre Phillips

Giants GM Joe Schoen on season expectations: 'We're just trying to get through today'

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New York Giants News / Yardbarker / March 21, 2022

Watch: New York Giants star Blake Martinez is making bank selling Pokemon cards in "Price Went Up" premiere

New York Giants star Blake Martinez is making moves on and off the field. In the pilot episode of Whistle's "Price Went Up," Blake Martinez gives us the inside scoop into how he made $2.3 million buying and selling Pokemon cards.

Forgotten NFL stars of yesteryear: Defense