Blake Martinez announces retirement from the NFL

The former Cardinal is calling it a career

Just a week after playing playing 91% of the defensive snaps in Las Vegas’ Week Nine loss to Jacksonville, linebacker Blake Martinez took to Instagram to announce his retirement. 

Congrats on your retirement, @big__blake50! And good luck on your new journey. ☠️ pic.twitter.com/GeNF5Ej3H6

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 10, 2022

Martinez was a recent addition to the Raiders, signing in October. He appeared in four games for the franchise, and recorded 20 total tackles.

Martinez, 28, began his career in Green Bay after the Packers selected him as their fourth-round pick in 2016. He played 61 games with 57 starts, before signing with the Giants as a free agent in 2020. Martinez suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 of last season.

He ends his career with 84 appearances and 78 starts, four interceptions, 13.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and 22 passes defensed.