The NFL star\u2019s former team also paid tribute to Martin<\/a> on Sunday, sharing a photo of the player on the field with the caption, \u201cRest in peace, Doug Martin.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin,\u201d the team wrote in a statement to their social media<\/a>. \u201cFrom 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.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t \t\t\t \n\t\t\tFootball fans have mourned a heartbreaking amount of NFL stars in 2024. In February, Tony Hutson passed away at age 48, according to an obituary shared at the time. No cause of death was given. \u201cLost one of my favorite teammates and great friends in Tony Hutson last night,\u201d Hutson\u2019s former teammate Randall Godfrey wrote [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n The message continued, \u201cHe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n After news broke of his death<\/a> on Sunday, Martin was mourned by several former NFL players, including Trai Essex.<\/p>\n \u201cRIP Doug Martin. 36 years young,\u201d Essex wrote via X<\/a>. \u201cIt seems like so many young recently retired ball players are passing away lately. Brothas, take care of yourself and make sure you check in with your brothas. [That] goes for everyone, not just athletes. Praying deeply for the Martin family.\u201d<\/p>\n Martin was a first-round pick of the Buccaneers at No. 31 in 2012. In his first season, Martin rushed for 1,454 yards and had 11 touchdowns and caught 49 passes for 472 yards, resulting in his Pro Bowl achievement. At the time, he achieved the third-most yards from scrimmage as a rookie in NFL history after Eric Dickerson and Ederrin James who had 2,212 yards in 1984 and 2,139 yards in 1999, respectively.<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t \t\t\t \n\t\t\tCourtesy of Teigan Martin\/X Former University of South Florida tight end Teigan Martin has died after being involved in a car accident. He was 20 years old. Authorities responded to a 9-1-1 call at 5:05 a.m. on Monday, June 24, in Hollywood Township, Minnesota, where Martin\u2019s black BMW M5 was found in a ditch, according [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n![\"NFL](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/NFL-Tragedies-of-2024-The-Saddest-and-Most-Shocking-Deaths-feature.jpg?crop=0px%2C186px%2C1333px%2C752px&resize=400%2C225&quality=40&strip=all\")
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