Doug Martin, former NFL Buccaneers All-Pro running back, dies at 36

Doug Martin, a erstwhile All-Pro moving backmost with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died. He was 36.

“It is with large sadness to pass you each that Doug Martin passed distant Saturday morning. Cause of decease is presently unconfirmed. Please respect our privateness astatine this time,” his household said successful a connection to Fox Sports.

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Martin was picked 31st wide successful the archetypal circular of the 2012 NFL draught aft a standout vocation astatine Boise State. He rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns arsenic a rookie to gain a Pro Bowl berth. He had 1,402 yards rushing and six TDs successful 2015 erstwhile helium made the Pro Bowl and was first-team All-Pro.

Martin finished his vocation with 5,356 yards rushing and 30 TDs successful six seasons with the Buccaneers and 1 with the Raiders. He besides had 148 catches for 1,207 yards and 2 scores.

The Buccaneers issued a statement, saying: “We are profoundly saddened to larn of the abrupt and unexpected passing of Doug Martin … Doug made a lasting interaction connected our franchise.”

Martin was selected arsenic 1 of the apical 50 players successful franchise past arsenic portion of the team’s 50th day celebration.

He finished his seven-year vocation with 1 play playing for the Oakland Raiders successful 2018.

Martin played six of his 7 NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, retiring successful 2018 [File: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images]