Breaking News: Buccaneers Release Doug Martin

The Buccaneers have decided to part ways with the former 2012 first round draft pick and two time Pro Bowl running back.

Releasing Martin should free up close to $6.8 million in cap space. Martin was in the third year of his 5-year $35.75 million contract. Martin was suspended last year for P.E.D. violation has not been able to live up to anywhere his 2015 performance.

In the last 2 seasons Martin has only been able to achieve 827 yards on the ground and 6 TDs.