Dayum, too young to meet your maker...

[purplefaithful]

Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died. He was 36.

“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning. Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time,” his family said in a statement to Fox Sports.

Martin was picked 31st overall in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft after a standout career at Boise State. He rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns as a rookie to earn a Pro Bowl berth. He had 1,402 yards rushing and six TDs in 2015 when he made the Pro Bowl and was first-team All-Pro.

Martin finished his career with 5,356 yards rushing and 30 TDs in six seasons with the Buccaneers and one with the Raiders. He also had 148 catches for 1,207 yards and two scores.

The Buccaneers issued a statement, saying: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin. … Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise.”

Martin was selected one of the top 50 players in franchise history as part of the team’s 50 year anniversary celebration.

[Mattyman]

More details will come out around what happened this week.

Drugs? Cte? Something went terribly wrong.

[supafreak84]

More details will come out around what happened this week.

Drugs? Cte?  Something went terribly wrong.

Arrested for burglary. Probably had something in his system and died of excited delirium would be my bet.

[JustInTime]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin died Saturday in Oakland, Calif. News of his death was announced Sunday, shocking NFL fans who followed the "Muscle Hamster." He was 36.
Authorities said Martin was found unresponsive while in police custody after officers responded to reports of a possible break-in.
READ: Tributes Pour In For Former Bucs Star Doug Martin, Dead at 36
Police said Martin was detained after a brief struggle and suffered a medical emergency. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Early reports on Martin’s death left many questions unanswered.