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East nfl Star Doug Martin, for a running back tampa bay buccaneers And oakland raidersDied at the age of 36, after reportedly suffering a medical emergency while in police custody.
“We are very sad to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning,” the athlete’s family said in a statement. “The cause of death is unconfirmed at this time. Please respect our privacy at this time.”
Sources tell KTVU Fox 2 Martin died after being arrested by police called to deal with a report of a suspected break-in in Oakland, California, early Saturday morning.
Without releasing the name of the person involved, the Oakland Police Department confirmed it is investigating an in-custody death following the incident.
“Officers searched the area for a man who had broken into a nearby residence,” the statement said. “Additionally, officers were notified of an individual who was experiencing a medical emergency and was believed to be the same individual associated with the break-in.
“Upon arrival, officers found the individual inside the residence. While attempting to take the individual into custody, a brief struggle occurred. Once taken into custody, the individual became unresponsive.
“Paramedics arrived, provided medical assistance, and transported the individual to an area hospital for further treatment. Unfortunately, the individual later died at the hospital.”
As is standard practice, the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while exactly what happened is investigated by OPD’s homicide unit, its Internal Affairs Bureau, the civilian-led Oakland Police Commission, the Community Police Review Agency and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. The Alameda County Coroner’s Office has not yet confirmed the name of the person who died.
Tributes have poured in for Martin, as he is affectionately known “Muscle Hamster,” Who played college football for the Boise State Broncos in Idaho – where he is remembered as one of the greatest players of all time – before being selected by the Buccaneers in the first round of the 2012 draft, as the 31st pick overall that year.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin,” the Buccaneers said in a statement. “From his record-setting rookie season in 2012 to his multiple Pro Bowl selections during his six seasons as a Buccaneer, Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise.”
In Martin’s first season he threw for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns and earned the first of two Pro Bowl appearances of his career.
He enjoyed another 1,400-yard season in 2015, but also suffered injuries and off-field troubles during his stay in Tampa, and ultimately left to join the Raiders for the 2018/19 season.
Martin’s final career statistics recorded him with 5,356 rushing yards and 30 run-in touchdowns, as well as 1,200 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.