Josh Martin (born November 7, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Columbia Lions. Martin signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2013, and was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints.
In 2013 Martin was signed as an undrafted free agent. On September 24, 2013, he was waived. On September 26, 2013, he was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad. On November 30, 2013, he was elevated to the active roster. On April 6, 2015, he was re-signed. On September 7, 2015, he was waived. On September 8, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve. On September 9, 2015, he was waived from injured reserve.
On September 22, 2015, Martin was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On October 7, 2015, he was waived. On October 8, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve. On October 14, 2015, he was waived from injured reserve.
On October 31, 2015, Martin was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts.
On November 24, 2015, Martin was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad.
On March 9, 2017, Martin signed a two-year, $4.3 million contract extension with the Jets.
On October 1, 2018, Martin was placed on injured reserve after suffering a concussion in Week 4.
On July 25, 2019, Martin was signed by the New Orleans Saints. He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2019.
Martin is the older brother of professional defensive end, Jacob Martin, who currently plays for the Washington Commanders.