NFL Update: Tay Martin’s First Career TD, Several Pokes Head into Free Agency

The NFL’s regular season came to an end this past weekend, which leaves a handful of former Cowboys looking forward to the playoffs, and several more looking into an unsure offseason.

Let’s look around the league at what’s going on with OSU’s alums.

Tay Martin Makes the Most of Debut

The third-year wideout, saw his first action of 2024 during his team’s final game, but he went out with a bang.

Martin, who spent all season on Tennessee’s practice squad, was elevated to the active roster on Saturday. Then on Sunday he caught the first pass of his career, which turned out to be a 49-yard touchdown.

What a way to get your first career TD! @will_levis hits Tay Martin for the 49 yard touchdown

📺: Watch #HOUvsTEN on @NFLonCBS stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/5P6HRMOlMG

— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 5, 2025

Here’s Martin on how that score played out.

Tay Martin on his 1st career NFL catch and TD. #Titans pic.twitter.com/KPoSi1Cc04

— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) January 5, 2025

Jenkins “50/50” on his Future with the Bears

Former Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins’ once touted prospects have been tampered thanks to a string of injuries. Now he heads into free agency unsure if the Bears will be willing to invest another big contract in him with his injury history and whether or not a fresh start is what he’d prefer.

Teven Jenkins says he’s “50/50” on whether or not he wants to stay with the Chicago Bears
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— BOOG (@BoogCB) January 6, 2025

Ogbah’s Last Sack as a Dolphin?

Emmanuel Ogbah has had a complicated standing with the new regime in Miami, but thanks to injuries, the Dolphins have depended on their former sack leader, and he’s been productive.

Ogbah started all 16 games this season, recording five sacks and nine tackles for loss. His latest QB takedown contributed to Aaron Rogers’ now NFL record sack total.

Sack Sieler strikes again, and don’t forget Fangio said he couldn’t use Ogbah 😭 pic.twitter.com/tJ3kclITwl

— Bobby Shouse (@B_Shousejr) January 5, 2025

Ogbah signed a one-year deal ahead of 2024, so he heads into 2025 as an unrestricted free agent.

Rudolph Heads into Free Agency

Mason Rudolph capped his season with a 7-of-9 performance for 70 yards. The coaching staff in Tennessee has been vocal about the quarterback play (both Rudolph and Will Levis) not living up to expectations. So we’ll see the future holds for the all-time OSU passer.

He finished 2024 with 1,530 yards, nine TDs to nine interceptions, going 1-4. Rudolph will likely be an attractive backup QB for several teams in the market. Here he is on his time with the Titans.

QB Mason Rudolph talks his time in Tennessee saying that this new #Titans staff has been a “breath of fresh air” and that he has enjoyed his time living here. pic.twitter.com/7KF4PksRid

— Titans Radio (@TitansRadio) January 5, 2025

Stay Tuned

Later this week, we’ll look at the Pokes who still have something to play for ahead this weekend’s Wildcard Round.