"His first two years in the league were decent, and he grew in stature throughout Washington's playoff run. Unfortunately, the 2023 second-round pick has taken a step back. Martin's been lackluster in coverage. His angles in pursuit are hesitant and lack conviction. The number of missed tackles occurring is simply unacceptable, and head coach Dan Quinn's decision to reduce his playing time in Week 11 was a damning indictment of his overall progress."
"This didn't go unnoticed by one of his old teammates. Darrick Forrest took a not-so-subtle swipe in a vain attempt to bolster his own credentials during his time in Washington. And it wasn't exactly hard to figure out who the defensive back was referring to. And yall let the 🤡's on X convince yall I couldn't cover or tackle #Terrible 😂👎🏾- Darrick Forrest Jr. 🕴🏽 (@_Dfoe5) November 18, 2025"
"The former Cincinnati standout clearly feels aggrieved by the way he was treated by the current regime in Washington. Forrest was touted as a potential franchise cornerstone piece once upon a time, but injuries derailed his momentum considerably. When Quinn and Adam Peters came on board, they signed Jeremy Chinn and moved Martin to the backend. This left the old starter on the outside looking in."
Washington's defense has struggled as several players regressed and expected breakout performers failed to progress. Quan Martin, a 2023 second-round pick, has declined in coverage, displayed hesitant pursuit angles, and missed an unacceptable number of tackles, prompting reduced snaps in Week 11. Former teammate Darrick Forrest publicly mocked the criticism, reflecting lingering resentment after the new regime signed Jeremy Chinn and shifted Martin to the backend. Forrest endured injuries and lost his place when his contract expired, leading to short stints with multiple teams and underscoring roster turnover and unsettled defensive roles.
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