Summary
Former NFL player Doug Martin died at age 36 while in police custody in California. Martin, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was involved in an alleged break-in and had a struggle with police. He became unresponsive and died at a hospital.
Key Facts
- Doug Martin was a former running back in the NFL.
- He was 36 years old at the time of his death.
- Martin died in police custody in California after an alleged home break-in.
- He played six seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Martin in the first round in 2012.
- Martin rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns in his first NFL season.
- He was suspended in 2016 for violating the NFL's drug policy.
- Martin played his final NFL season with the Oakland Raiders in 2018.
