Defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. is gone for the year, and veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones will remain on the shelf for at least a month. Still, the absence of others also creates a timely opportunity for another defensive back to step into the spotlight.
Enter Quan Martin — a versatile perimeter stalwart whose skill set and adaptability could prove pivotal against the new-look Las Vegas Raiders under head coach Pete Carroll.
The 2023 second-round pick from the Ron Rivera era is a player Washington has steadily groomed for a larger role as the years have progressed.