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Doug Martin, the All-Professional working again who performed seven seasons within the NFL, has handed away on the age of 36.
Operating again Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes upfield throughout a rookie follow on the Buccaneers follow facility Could 4, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photograph by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Photos)
Doug Martin reportedly died after wrestle with police
“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,” the household wrote (by way of CNN).
TMZ is reporting that Martin was killed in a “brief struggle” with police.
Martin performed the primary six seasons of his profession with the Bucs and completed with a single season for the Raiders.
He was picked thirty first general within the 2012 NFL draft and rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns as a rookie to earn a spot within the Professional Bowl.
Over the course of his years within the NFL, he collected 5,356 yards dashing and 30 TDs.
Operating again Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks to the media after a rookie follow on the Buccaneers follow facility Could 4, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photograph by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Photos)
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin. … Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise,” stated the Buccaneers in a press release.
The assertion described the 5’9″ Martin — who earned the nickname “Muscle Hamster” — as a “fan favorite.”
Martin was lately named as one of many high 50 gamers in Bucs’ historical past as a part of the workforce’s fiftieth anniversary celebration.
Operating again Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes upfield throughout a rookie follow on the Buccaneers follow facility Could 4, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photograph by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Photos)
He was certainly one of a number of NFL gamers to die younger in latest months.
Our ideas exit to Martin’s family members at this enormously tough time.
We may have additional updates on this creating story as new info turns into accessible.
