The Michigan Panthers released wide receiver Nehemiah Martinez and linebacker R.J. Moten on Tuesday according to Pro Football Newsroom reporter James Larsen.
Nehemiah Martinez is five foot nine and weighs 200 pounds. A native of Lubbock, Texas, Martinez went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Michigan Panthers signed Martinez on May 19, 2025. In 2025, Martinez played one game recording no stats.
Collegiately, Martinez played three seasons at Texas Tech (2021-23) making 34 catches for 426 yards, two touchdowns, 18 carries for 99 yards, nine kick returns for 156 yards, and two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in 35 games for the Red Raiders.
Then, Martinez transferred to Abilene Christian University in 2024 making 76 catches for 1,003 yards, 10 touchdowns, 19 carries for 185 yards, five kick returns for 132 yards, 21 punt returns for 183 yards, and three tackles (1 solo, 2 assists) in 14 games for the Wildcats. He won the United Athletic Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week in October against Central Arkansas making seven catches for 202 yards, three touchdowns, and one carry for 16 yards.
R.J. Moten is six foot and weighs 229 pounds. A native of Delran, New Jersey, Moten attended the Philadelphia Eagles rookie minicamp in 2024. The Michigan Panthers signed Moten on May 13, 2025. In 2025, Moten made one tackle (1 solo) in two games.
Collegiately, Moten played two seasons at Michigan (2021-22) making 65 tackles (48 solos, 17 assists), three tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, six pass breakups, and one kick return for 28 games for the Wolverines. He was named a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.
Then, he transferred to Florida (2023-24) making 31 tackles (14 solos, 17 assists), four tackles for loss, half a sack, and one pass breakup in 18 games for the Gators. Moten is the son of Ron Moten, who was a sixth-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1987.
