The New York Giants announced Thursday evening that they have released linebacker Blake Martinez.
The Giants signed Martinez away from the Green Bay Packers as a part of their 2020 free agency class, and he proved to be a pivotal part of Patrick Graham’s defense.
Martinez missed the 2021 season with a torn ACL, but the Giants had counted on Martinez to return as the MIKE linebacker in their new defense. The team and Martinez agreed on a contract restructure to lower his salary cap hit back in March.