Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images)

The NFL world is heartbroken after the tragic news that former NFL running back Doug Martin passed away at the age of 36.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost one of the franchise’s most beloved players.

What makes the situation even worse is that Martin was also a teammate of Mike Williams and Vincent Jackson, who both di3d in 2021 and 2023.

Mike Williams, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver, di3d in September 2023, while Vincent Jackson passed in February 2021.

Martin’s d3ath was confirmed by his family in a statement.

An official cause of d3ath for Doug Martin has yet to be released, per TMZ reports.

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Nov 12, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Tampa Bay fans who followed the team in the period from 2012 to 2016 are familiar with Doug Martin.

Martin was nothing short of electric on the field during his six seasons with the Bucs. Drafted in the first round back in 2012, his first season in the league was unforgettable.

Standing just 5-foot-9, he finished his rookie season with 1,454 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, plus 472 receiving yards. Injuries would derail him the following two years, but he made his impact in 2015 when he totaled 1,402 rushing yards and was chosen a first-team All-Pro.

Once again, he struggled the next two years while being suspended for four games by the NFL in 2016. After six seasons, he would be released by the Bucs.

Doug Martin spent one final season with the Raiders before suffering another injury and retiring. Overall, he appeared in 84 games in the league and recording 5,356 yards and 30 touchdowns.

May his family and friends find peace following his tragic d3ath.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.