Mystery Surrounds Sudden Death of Former NFL Star Running Back Doug Martin
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images)
The NFL world is heartbroken after the tragic news that former NFL running back Doug Martin passed away at the age of 36.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost one of the franchise’s most beloved players.
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What makes the situation even worse is that Martin was also a teammate of Mike Williams and Vincent Jackson, who both died in 2021 and 2023.
Mike Williams, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver, died in September 2023, while Vincent Jackson passed in February 2021.
Martin’s death was confirmed by his family in a statement.
An official cause of death for Doug Martin has yet to be released, per TMZ reports.
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Nov 12, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Tampa Bay fans who followed the team in the period from 2012 to 2016 are familiar with Doug Martin.
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Martin was nothing short of electric on the field during his six seasons with the Bucs. Drafted in the first round back in 2012, his first season in the league was unforgettable.
Standing just 5-foot-9, he finished his rookie season with 1,454 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, plus 472 receiving yards. Injuries would derail him the following two years, but he made his impact in 2015 when he totaled 1,402 rushing yards and was chosen a first-team All-Pro.
Once again, he struggled the next two years while being suspended for four games by the NFL in 2016. After six seasons, he would be released by the Bucs.
Doug Martin spent one final season with the Raiders before suffering another injury and retiring. Overall, he appeared in 84 games in the league and recording 5,356 yards and 30 touchdowns.
May his family and friends find peace following his tragic death.
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