Former NFL player Doug Martin dies in police custody in California
Published: 10/20/2025
Former NFL player Doug Martin tragically dies at 36 while in police custody in California after an alleged home break-in. The ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back had a successful career, highlighted by a record-setting rookie season in 2012, rushing for 1,454 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns. His family announced his passing, citing an "unconfirmed" cause of death, as investigations into the circumstances continue.
