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Former NFL running back Doug Martin has passed away.
On Sunday, TMZ reported that Martin had died at 36, but did not reveal much more information about his passing.
Via TMZ
Doug Martin — a former running back who last played in the NFL in 2018 — has died … TMZ has learned.
A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ Martin passed away recently … though they did not share any further details.
Martin played six seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who drafted him in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Football fans paid tribute to Martin after his death.
R.I.P. to former #NFL RB Doug Martin. Here’s a flashback to a performance that’ll forever go down in Buccaneer history. 265 Yards & 4 TDs on 22 carries#WeAreTheKrewe pic.twitter.com/YxpoXo640V
— Christopher Mathis 🎙 (@thechrismathis) October 19, 2025