Washington, DC — September 12, 2025 — The Washington Commanders have announced internal discipline for safety Quan Martin following the Week 2 incident at Lambeau Field that left Jayden Reed (Packers) with a fractured collarbone. General manager Adam Peters confirmed the decision Friday morning, stressing that the club will not compromise its standards even as the NFL conducts a separate review.

Peters said: “We thoroughly reviewed Quan’s actions. The emotion and words in that moment do not reflect the Washington Commanders’ standards. In a heated instant, he made the wrong choice toward Jayden Reed, and today he must accept the consequences of that decision.”

Under the team’s announcement, Martin receives an internal fine of $10,000 (approximately 20–40% of a weekly paycheck), with proceeds directed to causes supported by the Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation. He must also issue a public apology—via press availability or an official club statement—addressed to Jayden Reed, the Packers organization, and the NFL. The discipline package further requires four weeks of community service in the D.C. area and mandatory sessions with the coaching staff and the league’s player-safety department focusing on post-whistle conduct, technique at the catch point, and de-escalation.

The flashpoint came on the opening drive of Thursday Night Football: Reed caught a deep 39-yard pass that appeared to be a touchdown but was wiped out for holding on rookie OL Anthony Belton. As the play closed, Martin drove Reed to the ground; the Packers receiver remained down, headed to the tunnel, and was later confirmed to have a fractured collarbone and ruled out. No additional on-field penalty was assessed on the sequence, sparking debate over how receivers are protected when a play is effectively dead.

The NFL has opened an investigation to determine whether the action constituted severe unnecessary roughness or egregious post-whistle conduct; any league discipline—if issued—will be separate from the team’s action. The Commanders stated they will fully cooperate with the league’s review.

Head coach Dan Quinn endorsed the internal decision, calling it a measure that both holds a player accountable and gives Martin a chance to rebuild trust through visible, constructive actions. For Martin, the path forward is clear: accept responsibility, complete the requirements, and make amends. For the Commanders, the message to the locker room remains unchanged—discipline and player safety are the top priority, and conduct that undermines the integrity of the game will not be tolerated.