Doug Martin, Former Buccaneers Running Back, Dies at 36
- Former NFL All-Pro Doug Martin died while in Oakland Police Department custody, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers confirmed on Oct. 19, and his family said he passed Saturday morning.
- Officers responded to nearly simultaneous reports of a break-in and a medical emergency and located Doug Martin inside the residence near the Oakland Zoo, prompting a brief struggle during detention on Saturday.
- The Oakland Police Department said the homicide section, internal affairs bureau, Oakland City Police Commission, Community Police Review Agency and Alameda County District Attorney's Office will investigate, and officers are on paid administrative leave; state law requires reporting to the Attorney General within 10 days.
- Martin's family released a statement Sunday saying the cause of death was unconfirmed and asked for privacy, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers mourned his "sudden and unexpected" passing. Officials said additional details will be shared soon as the investigative process allows.
- Martin's career spanned 2012-18 with stops in Tampa Bay and Oakland, rushing for 1,454 yards as a rookie and earning 2015 All-Pro honors.
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Oakland PD confirm Doug Martin unresponsive in custody
Former NFL All-Pro running back Doug Martin died while in police custody during a weekend incident, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) confirmed on Monday.
Doug Martin, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player, was 36 years old. He had stopped his career in 2019. He died after losing consciousness following an arrest in the suburbs of San Francisco, when he was suspected of having committed a burglary.
Sadness in the US sports world: The former NFL star Doug Martin died at the age of only 36. Martin was found dead on the weekend, the cause of death is not known so far. "With great sadness we have to tell you all that Doug Martin died on Saturday morning. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Please respect our privacy during this time, the US journalist Greg Auman of FoxSports published a statement by Martin's family.Strong premiere s…
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