Former NFL and Buccaneers’ running back Doug Martin, affectionately known as “Muscle Hamster,” has passed away at the age of 36. He last played in the NFL in 2018 and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection with the Tampa Bay, where he spent six seasons from 2012 to 2017.
Via TMZ.com,
Martin had a notable career, rushing for 5,356 yards and 30 touchdowns, with additional receiving yards and touchdowns. The cause of his death hasn’t been publicly disclosed, and tributes are pouring in from fans and the NFL community.
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