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The Giants signed Martin off Washington's practice squad Monday, Michael Eisen of New York's official site reports.
The 25-year-old Martin played in 25 games and made 10 starts with Washington across the past two seasons, but he wasn't able to secure a spot on the Football Team's 53-man roster coming out of the preseason. He could get the opportunity to play right away in New York with the Giants, who have suffered significant attrition along the offensive line through their first three games. After Nick Gates (lower leg) joined Shane Lemieux (knee) on injured reserve following Week 2, Ben Bredeson became the team's third different starter at left guard in last week's loss to Atlanta. Bredeson suffered a hand injury in that contest that could jeopardize his availability for Sunday's game in New Orleans, potentially leaving Martin or Matt Peart in line for a start at left guard.
