**5\. "My role is whatever they ask me to do."**
Martin was one of the many players Washington signed this offseason to shore up its run defense and put more pressure on quarterbacks. The team hasn't given him any specifics on how he'll fit into their plans, but he's eager to contribute to the defense's improvements, regardless of what that means for him.
"My role is whatever they ask me to do," Martin said. "I've played enough ball in multiple...schemes. I'm fairly versatile on the defensive side of the ball and on special teams."
Martin said he's willing to come off the edge as a third-down pass-rusher for work inside on first and second downs. He might have to do both, because the Commanders have a need to bolster both areas. While the team became one of the best stories in the NFL last season for winning gritty games, its defense had some glaring weaknesses, particularly when it came to stopping running backs. It was solid at rushing passers in 2024 but still needed depth.
Fortunately, Martin has experience in both areas and is excited to add his skill set to what already exists in Washington. And after seeing how the team played last season, he wants to be part of the next chapter.
"It's a hot team right now," Martin said. "You've got a lot of talented players, dudes that are hungry ... You can feel the energy the guys play with. You can feel the hunger that they play with."