Doug Martin, a two-time Pro Bowl running back best known for his six seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died at age 36, his family said in a statement on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The family added that Martin “passed away Saturday morning,” with the cause of death currently unconfirmed. Tampa Bay called him a “fan favorite” who made a lasting impact on the franchise; Martin also spent his final NFL season with the Oakland Raiders in 2018 after starring at Boise State University and being drafted 31st overall in 2012.
Martin rushed for 5,356 yards and 30 touchdowns across 84 NFL games, earning Pro Bowl nods in 2012 and 2015 and First-Team All-Pro honors in 2015 after a 1,402-yard season. The Associated Press also cited the family’s statement noting the cause of death was unconfirmed. Boise State remembered him as one of its best backs, ranking in the program’s top 10 for career rushing yards (3,431) and touchdowns (43) and highlighting his 2011 Las Vegas Bowl MVP honor.
