Sport|American FootballDoug Martin, former NFL Buccaneers All-Pro running back, dies at 36
Doug Martin, former NFL running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has passed away at the age of 36. The cause of death has not been confirmed.
Doug Martin, former NFL running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has passed away at the age of 36. The cause of death has not been confirmed.
Martin was selected 31st overall in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft following a successful college career at Boise State. In his rookie season, he achieved 1,454 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl selection. In 2015, he recorded 1,402 rushing yards and six touchdowns, resulting in another Pro Bowl selection and a first-team All-Pro designation.
Throughout his NFL career, Martin accumulated 5,356 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns over six seasons with the Buccaneers and one with the Oakland Raiders. Additionally, he recorded 148 receptions for 1,207 yards and two touchdowns.
Doug Martin, former NFL running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has passed away at the age of 36.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers expressed their sorrow over Martin's passing, acknowledging his significant contributions to the team. Martin was recognized as one of the top 50 players in the franchise's history during their 50th anniversary celebration.
Martin concluded his seven-year NFL career after playing the 2018 season with the Oakland Raiders.
Martin played six of his seven NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, retiring in 2018 [File: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images]
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
