Lions Punter Sam Martin Injured by Conch Shell

Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin missed the first six games of the regular season after suffering a mysterious ankle injury this past summer.

It seems a conch shell sidelined the kicker.

Per Justin Rogers of the Detroit News, Martin injured himself while on vacation in the Bahamas ahead of training camp. According to Rogers, it remains unclear if the fifth-year pro rolled his ankle stepping on the shell or if he merely dropped it on his foot. 

Earlier this week, Martin referred to the cause of the injury as a "freak accident" without offering additional details. 

Martin returned to action against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 29. 

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