jacob martin is headed to Tennessee after the Titans agreed to a two-year contract with the former Washington defensive end, extending a free-agency run that has included multiple additions for the franchise.
What the Titans are adding with Jacob Martin
The Titans have agreed to a two-year deal with Jacob Martin, adding another defender to what has been described as an overhauled Tennessee roster. The move brings in a player coming off what was characterized as the best season of his career.
In Washington last season, Jacob Martin played in all 17 games and started 14. He recorded a career-high 5. 5 sacks. One account of his 2025 season with the Commanders also credited him with 39 tackles and 18 quarterback hits, also described as career highs.
Why the move matters for Washington and Tennessee
For Washington, the signing represents the loss of a player who was a consistent presence on the field throughout the season and produced at a higher level than at any previous point in his career. The Commanders had Jacob Martin for one season before he reached free agency and secured a multi-year agreement elsewhere.
For Tennessee, the contract is another step in a free-agency approach that has been framed as aggressive. The Titans will be counting on Jacob Martin to carry forward the production he delivered last season, especially after appearing in every game and starting most of them.
A journeyman path now leads to an eighth team
Jacob Martin arrives in Tennessee after a career that has moved through multiple franchises. He was originally a 2018 sixth-round pick of the Seahawks and has also played for the Texans, Jets, Broncos, Texans again, Colts and Bears. He signed with Washington last year, and the Titans will be his eighth NFL team.
Financial terms were described differently in the available accounts. One report specified a two-year contract, while another described the deal as a two-year agreement worth up to $11 million. Another post cited in that same account stated his projected market value was about $2. 8 million per year and characterized Tennessee’s offer as well above that figure.
