Steve Smith Sr. Accused of Affair with Married Baltimore Ravens Employee

Former NFL wide receiver and current NFL Network analyst Steve Smith Sr. has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) after being publicly accused of having an affair with a married woman associated with the Baltimore Ravens. The allegations were made by an X user, Tony Martinez, who claims that his wife, Nicole Martinez, met Smith while working for the Baltimore Ravens' "Marching Ravens" band.

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Allegations Surface on Social Media

Late Friday night, Tony Martinez took to X to directly call out Steve Smith Sr., writing:

“My wife works for the Marching Ravens @Ravens. She met Steve Smith Sr. at work. Steve Smith has been fu*ng my wife.** I got receipts, I got a lot more, homie.”

Martinez didn't stop there. He went on to post screenshots of explicit messages allegedly exchanged between Smith and his wife. Additionally, he shared a video confrontation in which he appears to call Smith directly, accusing him of the affair. In the clip, a voice resembling Smith’s is repeatedly heard saying, "I'm sorry." However, it remains unclear if the voice truly belongs to the former NFL star.

Martinez Plans to Divorce Wife Nicole Martinez

Martinez also provided background on his relationship, stating that he and Nicole Martinez met on Tinder in 2020, unexpectedly finding “love and friendship” before getting married and having a son together. Following the scandal, Martinez made it clear that he intends to divorce his wife, responding to commenters on X:

“For those saying divorce her. Yeah, no s***. For those saying looks worse on me. I ain’t got nothing to lose.”

Accusations Extend to NFL Teams and Sponsors

Martinez further called out Smith’s former teams, including the Carolina Panthers and the Baltimore Ravens, as well as brands associated with the ex-NFL star, such as Yeti Coolers and TaylorMade. He suggested that the affair may have started during Smith’s tenure with the Ravens (2014–2016).

Steve Smith Sr. Has Yet to Respond

As of now, Steve Smith Sr. has not made any public statement regarding the accusations. The NFL Network analyst has not addressed the controversy on social media or in interviews.

Steve Smith Sr.'s NFL Legacy

Smith played in the NFL from 2001 to 2016, spending the majority of his career with the Carolina Panthers before joining the Baltimore Ravens for two seasons. He is known for his fiery personality on the field and remains the Panthers' all-time leader in receiving yards. After retiring in 2016, Smith transitioned into sports media and became a prominent NFL Network analyst. In 2025, he was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Final Thoughts

The allegations against Steve Smith Sr. have taken social media by storm, sparking discussions among NFL fans and sports media. While Martinez has provided alleged evidence of the affair, Smith has not responded to the claims. It remains to be seen whether the former Ravens and Panthers star will address the situation or remain silent amid the controversy.