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Former Nebraska quarterback signed to New York Jets practice squad

Adrian Martinez is one of 17 players to sign with the New York Jets practice squad..

A former Nebraska quarterback has signed with an NFL practice squad. Adrian Martinez is one of 17 players to sign with the New York Jets.

Martinez threw for 270 yards, 0 touchdowns, and one interception. He completed 53.2% of his passes in four games.

The quarterback signed with the Jets after a successful spring season with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League. He was the league MVP while throwing for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Martinez also led the league in rushing with 528 yards. The Stallions defeated the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 in the inaugural United Football League Championship Game.

The California native played at Nebraska from 2018-21 before transferring to Kansas State for the 2022 season. In five seasons, he threw for 9,391 yards and 49 touchdowns with 30 interceptions.

Martinez also ran for 2,847 yards and 44 touchdowns. He went undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft.

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Andrew Peasley and Adrian Martinez won’t make the 53-man roster

Here’s why New York Jets GM Joe Douglas couldn’t commit to Andrew Peasley and Adrian Martinez.

Through three weeks of NFL preseason, quarterbacks Andrew Peasley and Adrian Martinez gave it everything they had. Still, New York Jets’ general manager Joe Douglas could not commit to their talents as essential to the 2024 mission.

Fate only came to fruition for Martinez and Peasley yesterday. Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor was always destined to secure the No. 2 slot on the quarterback depth chart and rookie Jordan Travis was only non-participatory because of injury.

 
 
 
 
 
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The Jets simply could not afford to fumble off such tremendous talent on the defensive side of the football so Peasley & Martinez caught the bad end of the sleight.

Peasley & Martinez finished the 2024 preseason with 1 touchdown pass on 80 combined pass attempts.

How did the Jets quarterbacks do in the second game of preseason?

Robert Saleh talks quarterbacks following the New York Jets second preseason game.

Andrew Peasley got the starting nod in the second game of preseason for the New York Jets on Saturday night. The start from Peasley came after an impressive performance last week in his Jets debut in the preseason opener.

The Jets improved to 2-0 in preseason following Saturday’s 15-12 win at the Carolina Panthers.  Peasley, an undrafted rookie free agent from Wyoming, got the surprising start in the game.

Adrian Martinez, who was the MVP of the UFL championship game this spring, split time with Peasley in running the Jets offense. Presumptive starter Aaron Rodgers did not play and his assumed backup, 14-year NFL veteran Tyrod Taylor, also did not play.

Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that he wanted to get “a good look at those two rookies.”

“One thing for sure is that the game is not too big for either one of them,” Saleh told reporters.

“I thought they showed good play making ability with their feet. Martinez showed that he can throw off schedule and throw with accuracy, which I thought was encouraging. Both were competitive. Both ran the huddle very
well and just overall I thought they were decent. I’m sure there’s a couple plays they’re both going to want back, but overall, I thought it was pretty decent.”

  • Peasley finished the game 7-of-11 for 33 yards along with 25 rushing yards on four attempts.
  • Martinez finished the game 7-of-17 for 67 yards with one rush for four yards. He also threw an interception.

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Last year, Martinez was in training camp and preseason with the Detroit Lions.

New York Jets DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse looks impressive

New York Jets DB Jerrick Bernard-Converse had an impressive showing in NFL Preseason Week 1.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jaylen Daniels and his reserves enjoyed challenging New York Jets defensive back Jarrick Bernard Converse this past weekend.

The Commanders likely thought they would have an offensive field day with the Jets’ reserves. Instead, Washington discovered that Jets’ defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has addition personnel to wreak havoc on opposing offenses this upcoming season.

Moreover, Bernard-Converse was actually lining up versus the Commanders No. 1 quarterback, and top wide receivers in their week 1 preseason match-up. Perhaps Bernard-Converse might occupy the No. 3 slot of the Jets’ defensive back depth chart this fall. If so, he may recieve more target throws with opposing quarterbacks fearful of Sauce Gardner and D.J Reed.

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Fans should keep a close eye on Bernard-Congress throughout training camp, he may be destined to secure a spot as the slot corner in nickel personnel. Ultimately, Benrard-Converse showed a multifaceted skill set including closing-speed, open field tackling, and durability in NFL Preseason Week 1.

Saturday’s New York Jets preseason opener was strong for Adrian Martinez

Adrian Martinez looked good for the New York Jets on Saturday.

The New York Jets got a very solid display from quarterback Adrian Martinez in their preseason opener on Saturday against the Washington Commanders. The former Nebraska Cornhusker (and Kansas State quarterback) certainly looked the part with his performance.

Martinez, who signed with the Jets a little over a week ago, finished the preseason game 6-of-10 for 104 yards. The Jets beat the Commanders 20-17 at MetLife Stadium.

It was a good step forward for Martinez, who played in the UFL this past season where he was the MVP of the championship game. He was a quarterback at Nebraska for four years then spent one season at Kansas State to close out his collegiate career.

“Obviously, I just came off of a 12-week season, so I was just playing in football games not too long ago,” Martinez told reporters following Saturday’s Jets win.

“Some of these guys haven’t played since their college season or last NFL season. So, I think I have a bit of an advantage that way. At the same time, it’s a long football year for me, but I’m thankful for it. Honestly, all you can ask for is an opportunity and I felt like going out there it was just football.”

Martinez showed good poise and pocket presence against a solid Commanders front.

Midway through the fourth quarter and with the Jets down 17-10, he found wide receiver Brandon Smith on a 37-yard deep pass. It was an impressive and well-placed throw by Martinez.

 

“Over the two weeks that I’ve been here I’ve been able to build up some trust with him,” Martinez said in his media comments following the game.

“I feel like I can trust him out there, along with some of those other guys, too. But that’s part of this game, it’s finding your guys and giving them opportunities and that’s really all I did. He was the one who went out there and made the plays for me.”

Adrian Martinez signs with New York Jets ahead of 2024 season

The New York Jets announced on Saturday that it signed UFL MVP Quarterback Adrian Martinez ahead of the 2024 season.

A former Husker is returning to the NFL following an MVP season in the UFL. On Saturday, the New York Jets announced that it signed UFL MVP Quarterback Adrian Martinez ahead of the 2024 season.

Martinez played for the Birmingham Stallions in the United Football League. He earned UFL MVP honors by throwing for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 528 yards. Martinez’s performance helped Birmingham to a UFL Championship, where he was named the game’s MVP.

Martinez entered the UFL after being undrafted and signed by the Detroit Lions in 2023. The Lions waived Martinez during the final roster cuts before picking him up by Birmingham. He now joins a Jets quarterback room that includes Aaron Rodgers, Tyrod Taylor, Jordan Travis, and Andrew Peasley.

Martinez played four seasons at Nebraska before transferring to Kansas State in 2022. In his final season with the Huskers, Martinez threw for 2,863 yards and 14 touchdowns, becoming the first player in school history with four 1,000-yard passing seasons.

He also averaged 308.0 yards of total offense per game, breaking his school record set during his freshman season. In his lone season at Kansas State, Martinez threw for 1,261 yards and six touchdowns while rushing for 627 yards and ten touchdowns.

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Former Husker quarterback’s jersey displayed in Pro Football Hall of Fame

The jersey worn by Adrian Martinez of the Birmingham Stallions during their victory in the inaugural UFL Championship Game is now being shown in Canton. 

A former Nebraska quarterback has had his jersey displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The jersey worn by Adrian Martinez of the Birmingham Stallions during their victory in the inaugural UFL Championship Game is now being shown in Canton.

Martinez and the Stallions defeated the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0 in the inaugural United Football League Championship Game. He was named the game’s Most Valuable Player after the victory.

The quarterback played four seasons at Nebraska, from 2018-21, before transferring to Kansas State to finish his career. While in college, he threw for 9,391 yards and 49 touchdowns with 30 interceptions. Martinez also ran for 2,847 yards and 44 touchdowns.

A game ball and a jersey Martinez wore in the UFL title game have been placed on display in the Hall of Fame’s “Pro Football Today Gallery.”

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Former Wisconsin Badger falls short in UFL Championship

Former Wisconsin Badger falls short in UFL Championship

The first UFL Championship game took place on Sunday with the Birmingham Stallions besting the San Antonio Brahmas 25-0, winning their third straight title.

Former Wisconsin Badgers safety Scott Nelson, a member of the Brahmas, logged a tackle in the loss. Nelson was able to compile 22 total tackles over 12 games during the season with San Antonio.

The safety was a member of the Badgers from 2018-2021, recording 127 total tackles, including a sack, while intercepting four passes over 29 games. He went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft and has spent time with the Seahawks, Steelers, Lions and Texans.

As for the winners of Sunday’s contest, head coach Skip Holtz was able to lead Birmingham to a third championship in a row and the first-ever UFL title (the first two were pre-merger USFL titles).

Former Badgers rival quarterback Adrian Martinez (Nebraska, 2018-2021) won the game’s MVP award after posting 98 passing yards and a score through the air while also adding 52 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

Former Husker Adrian Martinez named UFL Most Valuable Player

A former Nebraska quarterback has been named the inaugural MVP of the United Football League. Adrian Martinez of the Birmingham Stallions was named the 2024 UFL Most Valuable Player on Monday. Martinez finished the regular season third in passing …

A former Nebraska quarterback has been named the inaugural MVP of the United Football League. Adrian Martinez of the Birmingham Stallions was named the 2024 UFL Most Valuable Player on Monday.

Martinez finished the regular season third in passing with 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns. He led the league in rushing with 528 yards and added three rushing touchdowns.

The quarterback played four seasons at Nebraska, from 2018-21, before transferring to Kansas State to finish his career. While in college, he threw for 9,391 yards and 49 touchdowns with 30 interceptions. Martinez also ran for 2,847 yards and 44 touchdowns.

Martinez and the Stallions will face the San Antonio Brahmas in the inaugural UFL Championship Game at 4:00 p.m. CT Sunday at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.

Ex-Lions QB named UFL Most Valuable Player

Ex-Lions QB Adrian Martinez named the UFL’s Most Valuable Player in the league’s inaugural season

No Detroit Lions quarterback has ever won the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award, though Jared Goff might have something to say about that if the team’s burgeoning offensive success continues. But a recent former Lions quarterback has captured the MVP award for the first year of the United Football League.

Adrian Martinez of the Birmingham Stallions won the UFL MVP award. Martinez was with the Lions last summer as an undrafted rookie out of Kansas State, serving as Detroit’s No. 4 quarterback behind Goff, Teddy Bridgewater and Nate Sudfeld.

Martinez led the UFL in rushing (including all RBs) and also threw for 1,750 yards and 15 TDs in leading the Stallions to a league-best 9-1 record.

Congratulations to Martinez on thriving in the new UFL, which was created when the XFL and USFL merged for the 2024 spring season.