Doug Martin Died in Police Custody
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Former Buccaneers' running back Doug Martin died while in custody of the Oakland Police Department on Saturday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans had Sunday off as the team prepares for their Monday Night Football showdown with the Detroit Lions. However, the NFL world received some devastating news on Sunday. TMZ is reporting that former Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has tragically passed away at the age of 36.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has died at 36 years old, per TMZ. No cause of death was given in the report. Martin played for the Buccan
Former NFL star Doug Martin had been struggling with mental health challenges and "fled his home" while disoriented to a nearby residence the day he died after being taken into police custody, according to a statement released on behalf of his family.
NFL Sundays are meant to be a joyous day. However, fans were stunned by the news of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin's tragic passing. Martin was just 36 years old, having last played in the NFL in 2018.