Doug Martin Dies At 36
October 19th, 2025
UPDATED: Former Bucs running back Doug Martin has died, per a report by TMZ.com.
Details are unknown but TMZ claims they have confirmed the awful news with ”someone with direct knowledge” of Martin’s passing.”
Martin was a Buccaneers first-round pick from Boise State in 2012.
He rushed for 4,633 yards with the Bucs and scored 26 touchdowns in his six seasons (2012-2017). Martin had 1,454 yards his rookie season and went to the Pro Bowl. In 2015, he ran for 1,402 yards and was named All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl again.
Martin played his final NFL season with the Raiders in 2018.
The Buccaneers issued a statement this afternoon:
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin. From his record-setting rookie season in 2012 to his multiple Pro Bowl selections during his six seasons as a Buccaneer, Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise. He was a fan favorite during his time in Tampa Bay and was honored as one of the Top 50 Buccaneers of all time for his numerous achievements. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and everyone whom Doug touched throughout his life.”
October 19th, 2025 at 5:28 pm
Blessing to his love ones
October 19th, 2025 at 5:29 pm
How sad. Just WAY TO YOUNG AT 36. R.I.P. Doug Martin thank you for the memories!✌️
October 19th, 2025 at 5:30 pm
RIP big guy!!!! Hopefully you’re in a better place now!!
October 19th, 2025 at 5:31 pm
WOW. So sad.
October 19th, 2025 at 5:32 pm
Very sad.
October 19th, 2025 at 5:33 pm
What a Shame. Fame and made millions but no time to enjoy it.
Weird that his family doesn’t want anyone to know what caused his death at such a young age.
Embarrassment?
October 19th, 2025 at 5:33 pm
🙏🫡❤️
October 19th, 2025 at 5:34 pm
RIP DM22
October 19th, 2025 at 5:39 pm
Wonder what happened, he was kinda tortured soul, so much rumor of drug use and there was that multiple game suspension. Rest in peace, thanks for the memories.
October 19th, 2025 at 5:39 pm
RIP. Buc legend
October 19th, 2025 at 5:40 pm
Wow, in shock, so young, so very sad.
October 19th, 2025 at 5:41 pm
Dude is way too young for this. After that rookie year he had, I thought the Bucs were gonna have a great next year. I thought they had another Cadillac on their hands, but without the injuries. Feel horrible for the family and hope they can get through this. RIP muscle hamster
October 19th, 2025 at 5:42 pm
Terrible news 😞
October 19th, 2025 at 5:48 pm
Man!!
October 19th, 2025 at 5:49 pm
Passbuc…
The family is not concerned with your need to know what caused him to pass away at such a young age. Nor are they concerned with the rest of the public’s concern what caused it.
If you ever lost anyone you care about, you understand outside noise is irrelevant in this time and you should be able to show empathy to that.
May his family find peace in this time!
October 19th, 2025 at 5:49 pm
passabuc, I think you’re right. Unconfirmed rumors about Adderall.
October 19th, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Did him Mike Williams and vjax all play together?
Rip muscle hamster
God bless his family
October 19th, 2025 at 5:50 pm
The only time Jamies had a running game is with this brother in 2015 rip brother 🙏🙏
October 19th, 2025 at 5:58 pm
Passbuc- I’m fairly certain you’re planting that seed for others to bring it up, because you’re privy to the rumors. Rumors have been around for a decade. Where there’s smoke…you know the rest. No one ever will ever learn. A hundred million people have died from drugs, but people will still do them knowing full well of the risks. Doesn’t make it any less sad. Makes it more sad really. Never reach his full career potential and life cut short. Shouldn’t be dying at 36. Im sure people will get all butthurt from speculating, but it doesn’t take a rocket scientist.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:03 pm
So sad and so young. RIP Dougie.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:03 pm
one of the highlights of the lost decade, and there werent many. rip doug.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:04 pm
Blessings to his family.
RIP DM22
We don’t need to know anything else.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:04 pm
What the heck happened with those 2010-2015 Bucs teams and players either dying young (Mike Williams, Vincent Jackson, Geno Hayes, Daniel Neo-Teshim, and now Doug Marting) or being consumed by their demons (Josh Freeman), or just going nuts (K2) ?
It’s insane and it is worth a deep dive as to why.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:06 pm
That’s just sad. RIP Doug.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:09 pm
Let’s not speculate on the cause of his death. Very sad RIP Muscle Hamster. Appreciate what you gave the Bucs.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:10 pm
Gaines Adams, RIP, too.
And then Brian Price also went off the deep end.
Something very, very off with those teams during that time period.
It’s like many players shook hands with the devil.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:14 pm
Muscle Hampster RIP heart goes out to the family and loved ones
October 19th, 2025 at 6:22 pm
Cocaine’s a b!tch of a drug
October 19th, 2025 at 6:25 pm
Heard he died in a motorcycle crash. Condolences to his family
October 19th, 2025 at 6:34 pm
Agree with Aceofaerospace on the “we shouldn’t speculate” because by now I’m Sure that Most adults know how to spell “assume” if broken into three parts… and it’s not right to point at possibilities that aren’t becoming.
How about this then since we’re guessing…
He passed away while saving a child from drowning… Until we actually know it’s as legit as any…
Poor guy. I hope his family feels peace and light when they think of him..
October 19th, 2025 at 6:38 pm
@Goldenbuc, yes all three did play together. In the Schiano era
October 19th, 2025 at 6:45 pm
Always morons trying to spread rumors they supposedly heard. Looking for attention. They don’t have a clue what the cause really was.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:51 pm
RIP
His 4-TD 250-yard rushing performance is still the greatest rushing performance I’ve ever seen with my own two eyes.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:55 pm
RIP Doug. What a shame. I think for me Vincent Jackson’s death hit me the hardest.
October 19th, 2025 at 6:56 pm
Seen and been around a lot of death over the years. There’s really only two reasons a family chooses to conceal the cause of death. Both carry a stigma that we should be past in 2025, but sadly we aren’t.
October 19th, 2025 at 7:18 pm
Very sad to hear, I wish peace and love for the family he left behind.
RIP Doug!
October 19th, 2025 at 7:20 pm
Rip, Doug. A lot of life in that body he had.
Wishing comfort and peace for the family.
God guide them. Amen
October 19th, 2025 at 7:21 pm
This is terrible, he always seemed nice. He gave us a ton of good memories. I hope Mike and LVD Honor him in some way since they were the only ones left that played with him.
October 19th, 2025 at 7:24 pm
Gone too soon. He was a good player and seemed like a good guy. My thoughts are with his family.
October 19th, 2025 at 7:25 pm
He was a great runner at one point!
October 19th, 2025 at 7:39 pm
RIP Muscle Hamster.
What a dam shame…
October 19th, 2025 at 7:46 pm
RIP DOUG, ALWAYS LIKED YOU
October 19th, 2025 at 7:46 pm
Find your peace Hamster and God bless your family .
October 19th, 2025 at 8:24 pm
This is awful.
October 19th, 2025 at 8:38 pm
Young, talented man departed at an early age. Leaving happy memories for many that will last forever.
October 19th, 2025 at 8:40 pm
Wow
October 19th, 2025 at 8:45 pm
Horrible news.
Rest in peace 22.
October 19th, 2025 at 8:47 pm
I’m stunned. Thoughts and prayers.
October 19th, 2025 at 9:11 pm
So awful, was such a joy to watch. Rest in peace. 🕊️
October 19th, 2025 at 9:15 pm
Sad News. So Young with so much life to live ahead. RIP Doug Martin!
October 19th, 2025 at 9:29 pm
RIP
you will be remembered well with your play as a Buc
October 19th, 2025 at 9:52 pm
RIP muscle hamster
For those speculating… That’s part of everything wrong with social media.
Give it some time, give the family some time, have some damn respect.
October 19th, 2025 at 9:53 pm
im glad he died knowing he was loved here and made the top 50 all time bucs.
in some ways he is symbolic of our franchise, incredible at times, other times not finding the same success. remember we dont have a lot of nick names, but the ones we have are unforgettable. Good night, muscle hamster, you have earned your rest.
October 19th, 2025 at 9:57 pm
RIP Muscle Hamster
October 19th, 2025 at 10:06 pm
Was that the raiders he went off against for over 250 yards and 3 or 4 TD’s? That highlight video was one of my favorite youtube videos
October 19th, 2025 at 10:32 pm
Rest in peace and power, Doug the Muscle Hamster. He was half my age. It is just not right.
October 19th, 2025 at 10:33 pm
It’s natural for people to want to know how someone so young died if it wasn’t from some kind of freak accident. Knowing may even help prevent other young people from dying who are unaware of something potentially deadly they are doing…. I had a young cousin who didn’t know he shouldn’t be mixing certain prescription drugs until a celebrity he followed died. That newfound knowledge potentially saved his life.
October 19th, 2025 at 10:38 pm
Sickened by this news. Can’t believe it. Damn. He was always smiling. Always. Hate it.
God bless you Doug Martin, your loved ones are hurting.
October 19th, 2025 at 10:42 pm
RIP Doug (I always hated “muscle hamster”) Martin.
October 19th, 2025 at 10:46 pm
rip to the big muscle hamster
October 19th, 2025 at 11:06 pm
Condolences to Doug Martin’s fam!
October 19th, 2025 at 11:49 pm
Theres a pic of all three, Doug, Vjax, and Williams celebrating on the field, going around on fb….man, life is too short when you see this kind of stuff.
October 20th, 2025 at 12:08 am
Off to the big hamster wheel in the sky. RIP Doug Martin. Seems like ages ago that he played, how is he so young?!?
October 20th, 2025 at 12:12 am
Died in police custody due to breaking into someone’s house and had a medical episode is the latest update.
October 20th, 2025 at 6:38 am
Keep his memory alive at 1 Buc Place. RIP DM.
October 20th, 2025 at 6:40 am
DUGGERNAUT…………..Rest in Peace
October 20th, 2025 at 6:45 am
Interesting update on his passing. So much for saving a child from drowning…
October 20th, 2025 at 7:21 am
Died in police custody
October 20th, 2025 at 7:53 am
You will be missed Blessings to your family.. May you rest in peace
October 20th, 2025 at 8:56 am
from a struggle with police??
October 20th, 2025 at 8:57 am
He made a statement as a special back for a few seasons. Injuries stunted his rise to stardom.RIP Doug. Gone to soon.