The Buffalo Bills released veteran punter Sam Martin in a move that created close to $2 million in salary cap space.

After spending the first seven years of his career with the Lions, punter Sam Martin is now on the move for the third time since leaving Detroit in 2020. Martin was released by the Buffalo Bills, the team announced on Thursday.

The Buffalo Bills’ offseason is heating up as they work to solve their salary cap puzzle before free agency begins. With several roster decisions looming and limited financial flexibility, Buffalo’s front office has begun making moves that signal its strategy for the 2025 season.

Ferguson, who turns 31 this month, has been with the Bills since 2016. He's appeared in every game for the Bills for eight consecutive seasons.

The Buffalo Bills signed edge rusher Greg Rousseau to a four-year contract extension that's worth up to $80 million in the team's latest move to lock up its young core.

According to Ian Rapoport, the Bills are releasing P Sam Martin. He adds the two sides had discussions about a reworked deal but weren’t able to agree