Tony Martinez did not hold back. Early on a Saturday morning in February 2025, he took to X (formerly Twitter) with a bombshell that sent shockwaves through the NFL world. His wife, Nicole Martinez, a longtime employee of the Baltimore Ravens’ Marching Ravens band, had allegedly been having an affair with former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr.
Martinez made his accusations public, tagging media giants like TMZ and ESPN, even calling out Smith’s former teams, the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens. The post was blunt, explicit, and unapologetically raw: “My wife works for the Marching Ravens @Ravens. She met Steve Smith Sr. at work. Steve Smith has been (expletive) my wife. I got receipts, I got a lot more homie.”
Tony Martinez Calls Out His Wife Nicole Martinez While Steve Smith Sr.’s Married Life With Angie Smith Gets Tested
As social media erupted, Tony Martinez continued his relentless expose. He posted screenshots of what he claimed were text exchanges between his wife and Steve Smith Sr., with some messages being s*xually explicit. To prove his point even further, Martinez shared a video of a phone call between himself and Smith. In the brief conversation, a voice alleged to be Smith’s responded with a short, “I’m sorry,” after being confronted about the affair. The authenticity of the call, however, remains unverified.
Smith Sr., a fiery competitor on the field and now an outspoken analyst on NFL Network, found himself in the unfamiliar position of being the subject of controversy rather than the commentator on one. Married to Angie Smith since October 7, 2000, Smith had built a reputation as a family man. The couple met at the University of Utah, and over the years, they raised four children together: Peyton, Baylee, Boston, and Steve Jr. Despite his aggressive and no-nonsense persona on TV, Smith often spoke about the importance of education over athletics in his household, emphasizing academics for his children.
Angie, often seen supporting her husband at games, had largely remained out of the spotlight, but this scandal thrust her name into the headlines. Smith had never shied away from publicly appreciating his wife, once calling her his “rock” during his Panthers’ Hall of Honor induction speech. He had posted about her birthday on Instagram in August 2023, writing, “Today isn’t just a normal Saturday. It’s Ace’s birthday! Help me wish the coolest, selfless, caring, mommy, wifey, and woman in the [world].” That heartfelt caption now seemed to clash with the storm of allegations brewing around him.
Meanwhile, Tony Martinez was doubling down. His anger was evident in his follow-up posts. “For those saying divorce her. Yeah, no (expletive). For those saying this looks worse on me, I ain’t got nothing to lose.” His social media activity suggested he was moving towards ending his marriage, but he wasn’t done exposing Smith. More screenshots, more allegations, and more public confrontations poured in as he engaged with fans and critics alike.
The Ravens, the Marching Ravens organization, and the NFL Network remained silent. Even Smith himself had not issued any public statement regarding the accusations. Fans and analysts speculated about the fallout—whether this would tarnish his legacy, affect his role in broadcasting, or if he would address it at all. Some defended Smith, arguing that social media accusations lacked definitive proof, while others believed Martinez’s evidence painted a damning picture.
Steve Smith Sr. has been married to Angie Smith since 2000, and they have four children: Peyton, Baylee, Boston, and Steve Jr. Tony Martinez, on the other hand, married his wife Nicole Martinez in 2020 after meeting on Tinder, and they share a son.
