Ex-NFL Player Doug Martin Has Sadly Passed Away at 36: Tributes Pour in

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Former Buccaneers running back Doug Martin sadly passed away on October 19 at the young age of 36, as reported by TMZ. A source with direct knowledge confirmed to TMZ that Martin had recently passed away, though they did not share any further details.

Remembering the Great Doug Martin & His Career

Martin was a former professional American football player, who was a running back for seven seasons in the NFL. Martin, affectionately known by his fans as “Muscle Hamster,” played college football for the Boise State Broncos and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft.

Martin played six seasons in Tampa Bay, where earned two Pro Bowl selections and a first-team All-Pro honor in 2015. His career ended in the 2018-2019 season with the then Oakland Raiders.

In his seven seasons with the NFL, Martin rushed for 5,356 yards and ran in 30 touchdowns. He racked up more than 1,200 receiving yards and a pair of receiving touchdowns.

Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Arlington, Texas.

Running back Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates in the end zone following a 1-yard rush for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on October 5, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 handsoff to Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 19, 2017 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

NFL Fans Share Their Tributes Online

TMZ posted about Martin on their Instagram, and fans of the ex-NFL player poured their hearts out.

One fan posted a comment that said, “Sending my condolences to the family.”

Someone else shared words of love for the former football player. “The last thing I needed to see today. I loved me some Doug Martin. Wren I was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa he came on base and signed autographs and I got to meet him. He was so nice… this breaks my heart ð”

A few people lamented over the fact that Martin passed away at such a young age. “He was still young…R.I.P Dougie” And another comment echoed the same sentiment, “Damn bro. So sad man. He was still young…Rest up King.”

Another person claimed, “So sad. I was his PE teacher when he was 5th/6th grade at a private school. He was a phenomenal athlete since that age.”

Underneath this post, another NFL fan wrote, “RIP âthe muscle hamsterâ ðð¢”

Denver Broncos Running Back Devontae Jackson posted a simple emoji to convey his feelings, “ð¢.”

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