Lions extend contracts with Riddick, Martin

ALLEN PARK, MI (WTVB) – The Detroit Lions are extending the contracts of running back Theo Riddick and punter Sam Martin. NFL Network reports Riddick received a three-year deal worth $12.75 million, while Martin gets a four-year extension worth $13.6 million with another one-million possible through incentives. Both were part of Detroit’s 2013 draft class. The 25-year-old Riddick had 43 carries for 133 yards in 16 games last season, averaging 3.1 yards per carry.