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{{short description|Argentine-American gridiron football player (born 1975)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name        = Martin Gramatica
| image       = Martin gramatica in camp.jpg
| caption     = Gramatica in 2008
| number      = 7, 10, 1
| position    = [[Placekicker|Kicker]]
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1975|11|27|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina
| death_date  =
| death_place = 
| height_ft   = 5
| height_in   = 8
| weight_lbs  = 170
| high_school = [[LaBelle High School|LaBelle]] {{nowrap|([[LaBelle, Florida]], U.S.)}}
| college     = [[Kansas State Wildcats football|Kansas State]] (1994–1998)
| draftyear   = 1999
| draftround  = 3
| draftpick   = 80
| pastteams   = * [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|1999|2004}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2004}})
* [[New England Patriots]] (2006)*
* Indianapolis Colts (2006)
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2006|2007}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2007|2008}})
| highlights  = * [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XXXVII|XXXVII]])
* Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2000 All-Pro Team|2000]])
* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2001 Pro Bowl|2000]])
* [[Pro Football Writers of America NFL All-Rookie Team|PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[Pro Football Writers of America NFL All-Rookie Team#1999|1999]])
* [[Lou Groza Award]] (1997)
* Consensus [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[1997 College Football All-America Team|1997]])
* Second-team All-American ([[1998 College Football All-America Team|1998]])
* 2× First-team [[Big 12 Conference|All-Big 12]] ([[1997 All-Big 12 Conference football team|1997]], [[1998 All-Big 12 Conference football team|1998]])
; FBS record
* [[List of NCAA football records#Longest field goal made|Longest field goal made]]: 65 yards{{efn|Kicked without tee}}
| statlabel1  = [[Field goal]]s attempted
| statvalue1  = 203
| statlabel2  = Field goals made
| statvalue2  = 155
| statlabel3  = Field goals percentage
| statvalue3  = 76.4%
| statlabel4  = Longest field goal
| statvalue4  = 55
| statlabel5  = [[Conversion (gridiron football)|Extra points]] attempted
| statvalue5  = 230
| statlabel6  = Extra points made
| statvalue6  = 228
| statlabel7  = Extra points percentage
| statvalue7  = 99.1%
| pfr         = G/gramamar01 
}}

'''Martin Gramatica''' ({{Respell|mar|TEEN grə|MAH|tih|kə}};<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martin Gramatica Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01.htm |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> born 27 November 1975) is an Argentine-American former player of [[American football]] who was a [[Placekicker|kicker]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], [[Indianapolis Colts]], [[Dallas Cowboys]], and [[New Orleans Saints]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[Kansas State Wildcats football|Kansas State Wildcats]] winning the [[Lou Groza Award]] and twice earning [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] honors. He was selected by the Buccaneers in the third round of the [[1999 NFL draft]].

Gramatica is currently the head coach of the Tampa Bay Strikers in the [[National Indoor Soccer League]] (NISL).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Strikers name former Buccaneer Martin Gramatica as first head coach {{!}} FOX 13 Tampa Bay |url=https://www.fox13news.com/sports/tampa-bay-strikers-name-former-buccaneer-martin-gramatica-as-first-head-coach.amp |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=www.fox13news.com}}</ref>

==Early life==
Gramatica was born in [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kent |first=Andy |date=17 November 2000 |title=Gramatica stands out |url=https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2000/11/17/gramatica-stands-out-not-tall-for-buccaneers/26557530007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329020751/https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2000/11/17/gramatica-stands-out-not-tall-for-buccaneers/26557530007/ |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=The Ledger |language=en-US}}</ref> At the age of nine, he moved with his family to the [[United States]].<ref name="clarin">{{Cite news |date=25 January 2003 |title=Una historia bien argentina |publisher=[[Clarín (Argentine newspaper)|Clarín]]}}</ref> The family settled in [[LaBelle, Florida]], east of [[Fort Myers]]. He was only interested in playing soccer at [[LaBelle High School]], but his kicking precision attracted the attention of the football coach of the school. He invited Gramatica to try out as the team's kicker.<ref name="ole">{{Cite news |date=11 February 2009 |title=The end |publisher=[[Olé (sports newspaper)|Olé]]}}</ref>

Gramatica started to play [[American football]] during his senior year. He tallied 8-of-10 [[field goal (football)|field goal]]s, 22 [[extra point]]s, and hit 38 of 49 [[kickoff (American football)|kickoff]]s out of the [[end zone]] for [[touchback]]s. His longest field goal was 52 yards.

==College career==
Gramatica accepted a football scholarship from [[Kansas State University]]. As a freshman in 1994, he ranked eighth in the Big Eight Conference with 57 scored points, making 6-of-9 field goals (66.7%) and 38-of-39 extra points (97.4%).<ref name="cgl">{{Cite web |title=Martin Gramatica College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/martin-gramatica-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306195017/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/martin-gramatica-1.html |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

As a sophomore in 1995, because of a very effective redzone offense, Gramatica saw his field goal opportunities reduced, connecting in 7-of-10 field goals (70%) and 43-of-46 extra points (93.5%).<ref name="cgl" />

In 1996, Gramatica was granted a medical [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]], after tearing his right anterior cruciate ligament one week before the season opener.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}

As a junior in 1997, he posted 19-of-20 field goals (95%), 37-of-38 extra points (97.4%) and 94 scored points.<ref name="cgl" /> He converted all three of his over 50-yard field goal attempts. He received the [[Lou Groza Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lou Groza Award Winners |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/groza.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403022720/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/groza.html |archive-date=3 April 2016 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

As a senior in 1998, he registered 22-of-31 field goals (71%) and 69-of-69 extra points (100%).<ref name="cgl" /> He set the [[NCAA]] record for scoring by a kicker in a single-season with 135 points.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2015 |title=Michael Bishop, Martin Gramatica, Kendra Wecker, Steve Anson included in latest K-State athletics hall of fame class |url=https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/college/2015/07/29/michael-bishop-martin-gramatica-kendra-wecker-steve-anson-included-latest/16622422007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329020703/https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/college/2015/07/29/michael-bishop-martin-gramatica-kendra-wecker-steve-anson-included-latest/16622422007/ |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=The Topeka Capital-Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> He hit a 65-yard field goal against [[1997 Northern Illinois Huskies football team|Northern Illinois University]], which was the fourth-longest field goal in [[NCAA]] history, and the longest in [[NCAA]] history without the use of a tee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fritchen |first=D. Scott |date=2 May 2020 |title=Impressive feats: Remembering Martin Gramatica's 65 yarder |url=https://247sports.com/college/kansas-state/Article/Kansas-State-football-Martin-Gramatica-nailed-a-65-yard-field-goal-in-1998-146711362/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329020707/https://247sports.com/college/kansas-state/Article/Kansas-State-football-Martin-Gramatica-nailed-a-65-yard-field-goal-in-1998-146711362/ |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=GoPowercat.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He finished in second place for the [[Lou Groza Award]].

Gramática received his [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[social science]] from Kansas State in May 1999.

During his four seasons, he became the school's greatest [[placekicker]]. He made 54 out of 70 field goals and 187 of 192 point-after-touchdown attempts, gaining a school record of 349 points in four seasons. He set the single-season school record with 135 points and the longest field goal kicked from 65 yards.<ref name=ole/> Those achievements earned him the nickname ''Automatica'' because whenever he attempted a field goal, it was taken for granted that it would be good.<ref name=clarin/>

In 2008, he was inducted into Kansas State's Ring of Honor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 August 2008 |title=Ring of Honor Feature: Martin Gramatica |url=https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2008/8/22/5583e3e1e4b06b726e665093_131478241623867732 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306153215/https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2008/8/22/5583e3e1e4b06b726e665093_131478241623867732 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=Kansas State Wildcats Athletics |language=en}}</ref> In 2013, he was inducted into the [[Kansas Sports Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Markham |first=Shelbi |date=10 July 2013 |title=Kansas Sports Hall of Fame to induct award-winning former K-State kicker |url=https://www.kstatecollegian.com/2013/07/09/kansas-sports-hall-of-fame-to-induct-award-winning-former-k-state-kicker/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306153253/https://www.kstatecollegian.com/2013/07/09/kansas-sports-hall-of-fame-to-induct-award-winning-former-k-state-kicker/ |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=The Collegian |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2016, he was inducted into the Kansas State Athletics Hall of Fame.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martin Gramatica Hall of Fame bio |url=https://www.kstatesports.com/honors/k-state-athletics-hall-of-fame/martin-gramatica/79 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815012831/https://www.kstatesports.com/honors/k-state-athletics-hall-of-fame/martin-gramatica/79 |archive-date=15 August 2020 |access-date=30 April 2020 |website=Kansas State Wildcats Athletics}}</ref>

==Professional career==

===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
Gramatica was selected by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the third round (80th overall) of the [[1999 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103003244/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/draft.htm |archive-date=3 November 2018 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> As a rookie, he began the season by making 10 consecutive field goals. In the tenth game against the [[1999 Atlanta Falcons|Atlanta Falcons]], he kicked 4-of-4 field goal attempts with a long of 53 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – November 21st, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199911210tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307033756/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199911210tam.htm |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his game against Atlanta.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 NFL Week 11 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/week_11.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307034855/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1999/week_11.htm |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November.<ref name="POTM">{{Cite web |title=NFL Players of the Month |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929204108/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |archive-date=29 September 2022 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He tallied 27-of-32 field goal attempts (84.4%), 27-of-27 extra points (100%) and 106 points (franchise record).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martín Gramática 1999 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/1999/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306152214/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/1999/ |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-1999.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306201155/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-1999.htm |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

In 2000, he posted 28-of-34 field goals (82.4%), 42-of-42 extra points and scored 126 points (new franchise record). In the seventh game against the [[2000 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], he kicked 4-of-4 field goal attempts with a long of 55 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – October 19th, 2000 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010190tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307033819/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200010190tam.htm |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October.<ref name="POTM" /> He was NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 15 against the [[2000 Miami Dolphins|Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2000 NFL Week 15 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/week_15.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307034947/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/week_15.htm |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was the starter for the [[National Football Conference|NFC]] [[2001 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]] team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2000 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925224442/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2000/probowl.htm |archive-date=25 September 2022 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

In 2001, he scored 23-of-29 field goals (79.3%), 28-of-28 extra points (100%) and 97 points.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martin Gramática 2001 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307034211/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2001/ |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Although he was known for jumping in celebration after every successful field goal attempt, he stopped this practice after his younger brother [[Bill Gramática]] tore his right anterior cruciate ligament, while playing for the [[2001 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]] and celebrating in a similar manner after kicking a field goal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 2015 |title=Brief history of strange moments for kickers, punters |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13170683/brief-history-strange-moments-kickers-punters-steve-weatherford |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329020745/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13170683/brief-history-strange-moments-kickers-punters-steve-weatherford |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=30 April 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> In Week 12, he won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his game against the [[2001 Cincinnati Bengals|Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 NFL Week 12 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/week_12.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307035107/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/week_12.htm |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the fifteenth game against the [[2001 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]], he kicked 4-of-4 field goal attempts with a long of 32 yards, before suffering a right hamstring strain in the second half.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – December 23rd, 2001 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112230tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307034043/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112230tam.htm |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2001 |title=Gramática injures hamstring kicking extra point |url=https://www.secsports.com/article/1300657/Gramatica-injures-hamstring-kicking-extra-point |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307034341/https://www.secsports.com/article/1300657/gramatica-injures-hamstring-kicking-extra-point |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=SEC Sports}}</ref> He missed the season finale against the [[2001 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]]. In the 13–17 [[2001–02 NFL playoffs#NFC: Philadelphia Eagles 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9|Wild Card Round]] against the [[2001 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]], he kicked 3-of-3 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles – January 12th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201120phi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307034055/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200201120phi.htm |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

In 2002, he tallied 32-of-39 field goals (82.1%), 32-of-32 extra points (100%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martin Gramática 2002 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307034236/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2002/ |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the eighth game against the [[2002 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], he scored the 400th career point, while kicking 4-of-4 field goals with a long of 53 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers – October 27th, 2002 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210270car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307034416/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200210270car.htm |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Weeks 8 and 17.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 NFL Week 8 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/week_8.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119184654/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/week_8.htm |archive-date=19 November 2022 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 NFL Week 17 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/week_17.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209205912/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2002/week_17.htm |archive-date=9 December 2022 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for December.<ref name="POTM" /> He was a part of the winning [[Super Bowl XXXVII]] team, making two field goals and six extra points for 12 points, while also becoming the first Argentine born player to be a part of the final game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XXXVII – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Oakland Raiders – January 26th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200301260rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013093309/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200301260rai.htm |archive-date=13 October 2018 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Gramatica gained popularity that allowed him to sign exclusive contracts to make advertisement campaigns for diverse companies.<ref name=ole/> The [[US Dollar|$]]14,500,000-contract signed with the Buccaneers in 2002 ranked him among the best-paid Argentine sportsmen after [[association football|footballers]] [[Hernán Crespo]], [[Juan Sebastián Verón|Juan Verón]], and [[Gabriel Batistuta]].<ref name=clarin/>

In 2003, Gramatica had a noticeable drop in accuracy in field goals of 40 yards or longer (4-of-11 for 36%). He collected 16-of-26 field goals (61.5%), 33-of-34 extra points and 81 points.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martín Gramática 2003 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2003/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306152210/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2003/ |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the fifth game against the [[2003 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]], he converted 5-of-5 extra points.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Redskins – October 12th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310120was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307034540/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310120was.htm |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

In 2004, his accuracy problems continued, registering 11-of-19 field goal (57.9%) and 21-of-22 extra points (95.5%) attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martín Gramática 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306152209/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2004/ |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He did not make a field goal longer than 22 yards after the fifth game against the [[2004 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]]. In the eleventh game against the [[2004 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], he missed three field goal attempts (one was blocked), contributing to a 14–21 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers – November 28th, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200411280car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307034638/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200411280car.htm |archive-date=7 March 2023 |access-date=7 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He only connected on two of his last nine field goal attempts (22%). He was released two days later on 30 November and replaced with [[Jay Taylor (placekicker)|Jay Taylor]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 December 2004 |title=Buccaneers release kicker Gramática |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2004-12-01-0412010365-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204174353/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2004-12-01-0412010365-story.html |archive-date=4 February 2019 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=[[Chicago Tribune]]}}</ref>

===Indianapolis Colts (first stint)===
On 8 December 2004, he was signed by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] as a kickoff specialist, to complement kicker [[Mike Vanderjagt]] who had a groin injury, while reuniting with his former head coach [[Tony Dungy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2004 |title=Colts sign Gramatica for kickoffs |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2004/12/09/roundup-colts-sign-gramatica-for-kickoffs/28826753007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329020759/https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2004/12/09/roundup-colts-sign-gramatica-for-kickoffs/28826753007/ |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=Sarasota Herald-Tribune}}</ref> He appeared in four games and averaged 61.8 yards per kickoff. He was not re-signed after the season.

In September 2005, Gramatica revealed in an interview with ''[[The News-Press]]'' of Fort Myers, that he believed the reason for his struggles the previous two seasons was because of torn muscles in his lower adductor and lower abdomen, which he had surgically repaired during the offseason. However, his rehabilitation was not completed until after the [[2005 NFL season|2005 season]] started, and he remained out of football while rehabbing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 November 2006 |title=There Is Always Something |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/there-is-always-something-318411 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109004719/https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/there-is-always-something-318411 |archive-date=9 November 2020 |access-date=30 July 2017 |website=Dallas Cowboys}}</ref>

===New England Patriots===
On 6 April 2006, the New England Patriots signed him as a possible replacement for veteran [[Adam Vinatieri]], who signed as a [[free agent]] with the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |author-link=Len Pasquarelli |date=6 April 2006 |title=Still automatica? Gramatica signs with Patriots |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2399627 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306152622/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2399627 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Gramática competed with rookie fourth-round draft pick [[Stephen Gostkowski]] for the position. He made his only two preseason attempts against the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. He was released on 23 August.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=24 August 2006 |title=Gramatica has both feet out door as he is released by Patriots |url=http://archive.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2006/08/24/hes_got_both_feet_out_door/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730075622/http://archive.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2006/08/24/hes_got_both_feet_out_door/ |archive-date=30 July 2017 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=The Boston Globe}}</ref>

===Indianapolis Colts (second stint)===
On 22 September 2006, Gramatica returned to the Colts for depth purposes, after [[Adam Vinatieri]] suffered a groin injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |date=22 September 2006 |title=Colts pick up veteran kicker Gramatica as insurance |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2599345 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329020728/https://tags.bluekai.com/site/24667?ret=html&phint=pageName%3Despn%3Anba%3Astory&phint=channel%3Despn%3Anba&phint=eVar34%3D&phint=events%3Devent3&phint=prop1%3Despn&phint=swid%3D4D89C1F5-EFB4-4923-C90F-B4AE7C55A0DC&phint=unid%3D&phint=prop4%3Dstory&phint=prop9%3Dstory%3Ascroll%2Bnext_story&phint=prop23%3Dwojnarowski_adrian&phint=prop25%3Dbasketball&phint=prop26%3Dnba&phint=prop30%3Dpremium-no&phint=prop32%3D&phint=prop45%3D&phint=__bk_t%3DSources%20-%20Wade%2C%20Nowitzki%2C%20Gasol%2C%20Popovich%2C%20Hammon%2C%20Parker%20elected%20to%20HOF&phint=__bk_k%3D&phint=__bk_l%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fnba%2Fstory%2F_%2Fid%2F35985374%2Fsources-wade-nowitzki-gasol-popovich-hammon-parker-elected-hof&phint=__bk_v%3D3.1.10&limit=10&r=78523227 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He appeared in three games, making one field goal of 20 yards and three extra points against the [[2006 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]. He was released on 9 October.<ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Tom |date=11 October 2006 |title=Critics not impressed by Colts' 5–0 start |url=https://www.tribstar.com/critics-not-impressed-by-colts---start/article_03f65719-0f9d-5b3d-bb75-76e9553340dd.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117045207/https://www.tribstar.com/critics-not-impressed-by-colts---start/article_03f65719-0f9d-5b3d-bb75-76e9553340dd.html |archive-date=17 November 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=Tribune Star}}</ref>

===Dallas Cowboys===
On 27 November 2006, Gramatica was signed by the [[Dallas Cowboys]], after the team released veteran [[Mike Vanderjagt]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 November 2006 |title=Cowboys kick Vanderjagt to curb, sign Gramatica |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2677822 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306152453/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2677822 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> On 3 December, in his debut with the team, he kicked the game-winning 46-yard field goal against the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants – December 3rd, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612030nyg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830130044/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612030nyg.htm |archive-date=30 August 2019 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref>

In the 20–21 [[2006–07 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 21, Dallas Cowboys 20|Wild Card Round]] loss against the [[2006 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]], he made 2-of-2 field goals and 2-of-2 extra points. He also became part of Cowboys lore on fourth-and-one with 1:19 left in the game, Gramatica was going to attempt a 19-yard field goal for the go ahead score, when starting quarterback [[Tony Romo]] the holder for the kick, fumbled the snap, recovered the ball and attempted to run it for either a touchdown or a first down, but fumbled the ball while being tackled short of the first down marker, and turned the ball over on the Seattle 2-yard line.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Archer |first=Todd |date=4 January 2019 |title=Tony Romo's bobbled hold reminds Cowboys of what's at stake vs. Seahawks |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4768446/12-years-later-cowboys-loss-to-seattle-a-reminder-of-whats-on-line |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210104235/http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4768446/12-years-later-cowboys-loss-to-seattle-a-reminder-of-whats-on-line |archive-date=10 February 2019 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

On 5 March 2007, Gramatica signed a two-year extension with the Cowboys. He was passed on the depth chart by rookie [[Nick Folk]] during the preseason. After being placed on injured reserve with a strained right hamstring on 1 September, he was released on 25 September.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 September 2007 |title=Cowboys cut CB Glenn, put Gramatica on IR |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-cut-cb-glenn-put-gramatica-on-ir-09000d5d80200dc6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417022538/https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-cut-cb-glenn-put-gramatica-on-ir-09000d5d80200dc6 |archive-date=17 April 2021 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=NFL.com |publisher=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 September 2007 |title=Cowboys drop Gramatica from injured reserve |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-drop-gramatica-from-injured-reserve-09000d5d802b3ba1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329020721/https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-drop-gramatica-from-injured-reserve-09000d5d802b3ba1 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=NFL.com |publisher=Associated Press}}</ref>

===New Orleans Saints===
On 12 December 2007, Gramatica was signed by the [[New Orleans Saints]] to handle the kicking duties for the final three games, after kicker [[Olindo Mare]] was injured.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martel |first=Brett |date=12 December 2007 |title=Saints sign K Gramatica, place Mare on injured reserve |url=https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-12-12-4230267004_x.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730072310/https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-12-12-4230267004_x.htm |archive-date=30 July 2017 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> On 23 December, he matched his personal long field goal mark of 55 yards just before halftime in a pivotal game against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints – December 23rd, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712230nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730064444/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712230nor.htm |archive-date=30 July 2017 |access-date=30 July 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> He made 5-of-5 field goal (100%) and 8-of-8 extra points (100%) attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martín Gramática 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306152220/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2007/ |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

In the 2008 preseason, he was challenged by sixth-round draft pick [[Taylor Mehlhaff]] for the team's placekicking job. Gramatica remained the starter as Mehlhaff was waived by the Saints on 30 August during the final roster cuts. Gramatica was perfect until 21 September, when he missed two critical field goals in a loss to the [[Denver Broncos]]. On 6 October, he had a field goal blocked that was returned for a touchdown and a missed 46-yard field goal just before the two-minute warning in a loss to the [[Minnesota Vikings]]. Just two days after the game against Minnesota, Gramática was placed on season-ending [[injured reserve]] with a groin injury on 8 October and the team re-signed Mehlhaff.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 October 2008 |title=Saints put kicker Gramatica on IR, re-sign rookie Mehlhaff |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-put-kicker-gramatica-on-ir-re-sign-rookie-mehlhaff-09000d5d80b7884d |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306152108/https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-put-kicker-gramatica-on-ir-re-sign-rookie-mehlhaff-09000d5d80b7884d |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He finished with 6-of-10 field goals (60%) and 16-of-16 extra points (100%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martín Gramática 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306152159/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/gramamar01/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

==Personal life==
His younger brother, [[Bill Gramática|Bill]], was also a kicker in the [[NFL]]. His son, Nico, is a kicker for the [[USF Bulls football]] team. On 25 July 2022, it was announced the Gramatica would serve as the head coach for the newly announced Tampa Bay Strikers of the National Indoor Soccer League (NISL).<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2022 |title=News: Tampa Bay Strikers Announce Martin Gramatica as Head Coach |url=http://www.tbstrikers.com/news/tampa-bay-strikers-announce-martin-gramatica-as-he |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130181537/https://www.tbstrikers.com/news/tampa-bay-strikers-announce-martin-gramatica-as-he |archive-date=30 November 2022 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=Tampa Bay Strikers}}</ref>

==References==
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==Notes==
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==External links==
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