Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers participant Doug Martin has died. He was 36.
“It’s with nice unhappiness to tell you all that Doug Martin handed away Saturday morning,” his household stated in a press release to Fox Sports activities on Sunday, October 19. “Explanation for dying is at present unconfirmed. Please respect our privateness at the moment.”
The NFL star’s former staff additionally paid tribute to Martin on Sunday, sharing a photograph of the participant on the sector with the caption, “Relaxation in peace, Doug Martin.”
“We’re deeply saddened to be taught of the sudden and surprising passing of Doug Martin,” the staff wrote in a press release to their social media. “From his record-setting rookie season in 2012 to his a number of Professional Bowl choices throughout his six seasons as a Buccaneer, Doug made a long-lasting affect on our franchise.”
The message continued, “He was a fan favourite throughout his time in Tampa Bay and was honored as one of many High 50 Buccaneers of all time for his quite a few achievements. We prolong our heartfelt condolences to his household, pals and everybody whom Doug touched all through his life.”
After information broke of his dying on Sunday, Martin was mourned by a number of former NFL gamers, together with Trai Essex.
“RIP Doug Martin. 36 years younger,” Essex wrote through X. “It looks like so many younger just lately retired ball gamers are passing away these days. Brothas, handle your self and ensure you test in together with your brothas. [That] goes for everybody, not simply athletes. Praying deeply for the Martin household.”
Martin was a first-round decide of the Buccaneers at No. 31 in 2012. In his first season, Martin rushed for 1,454 yards and had 11 touchdowns and caught 49 passes for 472 yards, leading to his Professional Bowl achievement. On the time, he achieved the third-most yards from scrimmage as a rookie in NFL historical past after Eric Dickerson and Ederrin James who had 2,212 yards in 1984 and a couple of,139 yards in 1999, respectively.
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NBC Information reported that Martin missed time with accidents in his subsequent two years, however throughout his All-Professional 12 months in 2015 he rushed for 1,402 yards and 6 touchdowns and had 33 catches for 271 yards. The outlet reported that Martin was suspended 4 video games by the NFL in 2016 and was launched by the Buccaneers after six seasons.
He completed his profession in 2018 with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Previous to the NFL, Martin attended Boise State from 2007 to 2011 the place he was twice a primary team-all convention honoree. He additionally earned the nickname “Muscle Hamster” for his highly effective skills at 5 toes 9 inches.
Martin rushed for greater than 3,4000 yards with the staff, averaging 5.5 yards per carry and scoring 43 touchdowns. He was named the Maaca Las Vegas Bowl MVP in 2011 after a 100-yard kick return landing, 151 yards speeding and a speeding landing to win a recreation over Arizona State.
The staff paid homage to Martin after his dying on Sunday, sharing a black-and-white picture of him with the textual content, “In Memoriam Doug Martin. 1989-2025. Boise State Soccer 2007-2011.” The caption learn, “Relaxation in peace to a Bronco legend. You can be missed.”
