Martin Gramatica

Gramatica was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.{{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}} At the age of nine, he moved with his family to the United States.{{Cite news |date=25 January 2003 |title=Una historia bien argentina |publisher=Clarín}} 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.{{Cite news |date=11 February 2009 |title=The end |publisher=Olé}}

Gramatica started to play American football during his senior year. He tallied 8-of-10 field goals, 22 extra points, and hit 38 of 49 kickoffs out of the end zone for touchbacks. His longest field goal was 52 yards.

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%).{{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}}

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%).

In 1996, Gramatica was granted a medical 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. He converted all three of his over 50-yard field goal attempts. He received the Lou Groza Award.{{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}}

As a senior in 1998, he registered 22-of-31 field goals (71%) and 69-of-69 extra points (100%). He set the NCAA record for scoring by a kicker in a single-season with 135 points.{{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}} He hit a 65-yard field goal against 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.{{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}} 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. Those achievements earned him the nickname Automatica because whenever he attempted a field goal, it was taken for granted that it would be good.

In 2008, he was inducted into Kansas State's Ring of Honor.{{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}} In 2013, he was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.{{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}} In 2016, he was inducted into the Kansas State Athletics Hall of Fame.{{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}}

Gramatica was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round (80th overall) of the 1999 NFL draft.{{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}} As a rookie, he began the season by making 10 consecutive field goals. In the tenth game against the Atlanta Falcons, he kicked 4-of-4 field goal attempts with a long of 53 yards.{{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}} He was NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his game against Atlanta.{{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}} He was the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November.{{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}} He tallied 27-of-32 field goal attempts (84.4%), 27-of-27 extra points (100%) and 106 points (franchise record).{{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}} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{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}}

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 Detroit Lions, he kicked 4-of-4 field goal attempts with a long of 55 yards.{{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}} He was the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October. He was NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins.{{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}} He was the starter for the NFC Pro Bowl team.{{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}}

In 2001, he scored 23-of-29 field goals (79.3%), 28-of-28 extra points (100%) and 97 points.{{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}} 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 Arizona Cardinals and celebrating in a similar manner after kicking a field goal.{{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}} In Week 12, he won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his game against the Cincinnati Bengals.{{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}} In the fifteenth game against the 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.{{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}}{{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}} He missed the season finale against the Baltimore Ravens. In the 13–17 Wild Card Round against the Philadelphia Eagles, he kicked 3-of-3 field goal attempts.{{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}}

In 2002, he tallied 32-of-39 field goals (82.1%), 32-of-32 extra points (100%).{{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}} In the eighth game against the Carolina Panthers, he scored the 400th career point, while kicking 4-of-4 field goals with a long of 53 yards.{{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}} He won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Weeks 8 and 17.{{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}}{{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}} He was the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for December. 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.{{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}} Gramatica gained popularity that allowed him to sign exclusive contracts to make advertisement campaigns for diverse companies. The $14,500,000-contract signed with the Buccaneers in 2002 ranked him among the best-paid Argentine sportsmen after footballers Hernán Crespo, Juan Verón, and Gabriel Batistuta.

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.{{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}} In the fifth game against the Washington Redskins, he converted 5-of-5 extra points.{{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}}

In 2004, his accuracy problems continued, registering 11-of-19 field goal (57.9%) and 21-of-22 extra points (95.5%) attempts.{{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}} He did not make a field goal longer than 22 yards after the fifth game against the New Orleans Saints. In the eleventh game against the Carolina Panthers, he missed three field goal attempts (one was blocked), contributing to a 14–21 loss.{{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}} 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.{{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}}

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.{{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}} 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 season started, and he remained out of football while rehabbing.{{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}}

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.{{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}} 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.{{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}}

On 22 September 2006, Gramatica returned to the Colts for depth purposes, after Adam Vinatieri suffered a groin injury.{{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}} He appeared in three games, making one field goal of 20 yards and three extra points against the New York Jets. He was released on 9 October.{{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}}

On 27 November 2006, Gramatica was signed by the Dallas Cowboys, after the team released veteran Mike Vanderjagt.{{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}} On 3 December, in his debut with the team, he kicked the game-winning 46-yard field goal against the New York Giants.{{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}}

In the 20–21 Wild Card Round loss against the 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.{{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}}

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.{{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}}{{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}}

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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} He made 5-of-5 field goal (100%) and 8-of-8 extra points (100%) attempts.{{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}}

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.{{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}} He finished with 6-of-10 field goals (60%) and 16-of-16 extra points (100%).{{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}}

His younger brother, 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).{{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}}

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