Blake Martinez Joins Panthers, Halts Pokemon Trading Business Amid Controversy

Martinez, back in the NFL after abrupt retirement last year, facing allegations of scam against buyers in his Pokemon card business "Blake's Breaks" that was removed from the social marketplace Whatnot.

• A year after retiring from the NFL, Blake Martinez has joined the Carolina Panthers practice squad amidst a crisis in his trading card company, Blake's Breaks.
• The controversy involves allegations of scamming against Blake's Breaks, which led to its permanent removal from the social marketplace Whatnot.
• Despite generating $8.3 million in revenue in nine months and selling a rare Pokemon card for $672,000, Blake's Breaks has been accused of unfair trading practices.
• Martinez denies the allegations and claims that he has put his Pokemon card business on hold to focus on rectifying internally identified issues within the company.
• After playing only four games for the Las Vegas Raiders last season before his retirement, Martinez is uncertain about his performance in the upcoming game between Panthers and Chicago Bears due to limited practice.

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