"Quan Martin saw his snaps diminish significantly in Week 17 after the Commanders watched the third-year safety fluff his lines. Blown coverages and missed tackles once again reared their heads, further reducing confidence in his capabilities. The head coach had seen enough, giving Jeremy Reaves his reps and moving the 2023 second-round pick into a rotational role. This is the latest in a series of body blows for Martin this season."
"He was expected to assume complete control of the safety unit after the Commanders let Jeremy Chinn leave for the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency. That was a massive mistake in hindsight, and Quinn didn't mix his words when probed about the player's struggles during his Monday media availability. Dan Quinn confirmed to reporters that it was a busted coverage assignment that saw Martin go to the fringes. This doesn't happen through just one lapse in judgment."
Quan Martin's snaps diminished significantly after a busted coverage in Week 17 and ongoing missed tackles eroded trust in his play. Dan Quinn cut Martin's reps and increased Jeremy Reaves' playing time, shifting the 2023 second-round pick into a rotational role. Martin had been expected to lead the safety unit following Jeremy Chinn's departure in free agency, but repeated blown coverages undermined that plan. The coaching staff views the decline as cumulative rather than a single lapse. Martin enters the final year of his rookie deal while the front office may pursue a veteran safety or draft Caleb Downs.
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