Former NFL All-Pro running back Doug Martin died while in police custody during a weekend incident, the Oakland Police Department has confirmed.
The OPD described Martin, 36, as being "involved" in a break-in at a residence in Oakland, with responding officers "attempting to detain him."
The statement from the OPD added: "a brief struggle occurred. After being taken into custody, Martin became unresponsive." He was taken by paramedics to a hospital, where he later died.
The officers involved in the incident have reportedly been placed on administrative leave as the incident -as is customary for in-custody deaths - is being investigated by the OPD's homicide unit and internal affairs bureau, the civilian-led Oakland police commission, the Community Police Review Agency and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Martin, a native of Stockton, California, played the majority of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Buccaneers issued a statement on Sunday afternoon saying: "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."
After being selected No 31 overall in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Martin made an immediate impact for the Buccaneers as a rookie, making the Pro Bowl and NFL All-Rookie Team after a 1,454-yard, 11-touchdown season.
Injuries hampered Martin throughout the rest of his career, mostly spent in Tampa Bay, though he added a second Pro Bowl appearance and 1,400-yard season in 2015, when he was a first-team All-Pro.
Despite the injuries, Martin managed to exceed 400 yards rushing every campaign of his career. That level of consistency allowed him to place fourth on Tampa Bay's all-time rushing yards chart with 4,633 yards over six seasons. He's also third all-time in Buccaneers rushing touchdowns, with 26.
He finished his seven-year career with one season playing for the Oakland Raiders in 2018.
Martin was also one of the all-time greats for Boise State University, rushing for 3,431 yards from 2007-11, placing him eighth on the school's all-time rushing list. He is also sixth with 43 career rushing touchdowns.
