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Former NFL running back Doug Martin died Sunday while in custody by the Oakland Police Department. He was 36. Reports say that Martin became unresponsive while in police custody and later died at the hospital.
Doug Martin, a former running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, has died. He was 36. "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," his family said in a statement to Fox Sports.
The condition, which can cause erratic behavior and severe mental illness, is associated with repeated head trauma and has been found in hundreds of former NFL players in recent years.