Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Doug Martin has died.
Martin died on Saturday at the age of 36, according to a statement from his family. No details about the cause of death were immediately available.
“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning,” Martin’s family said. “Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time.”
Former Bucs running back Doug Martin has passed away at age 36.
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A statement from his family: "It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning. Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time."
Martin played in the NFL from 2012-2018. He was with the Bucs for six seasons before finishing his career with the Oakland Raiders.
A former Boise State standout, Martin was drafted by Tampa Bay in the first round in 2012. He rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns as a rookie. Martin also had 49 catches for 472 yards and a touchdown that year and made the Pro Bowl.
Martin had another outstanding season in 2015, when he had 1,402 rushing yards and 7 total touchdowns. He was selected to the Pro Bowl for the second time that year and named a first-team All-Pro.
Martin was known for having outstanding strength despite only being 5-foot-9, which earned him the nickname “Muscle Hamster” when he was in college. That nickname stuck with him throughout his NFL career.
