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Former\u00a0Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>\u00a0star running back Doug Martin has tragically passed away at the age of 36.<\/p>\n Citing a source that had \u201cdirect knowledge,\u201d\u00a0TMZ<\/a>\u00a0reports that the two-time Pro Bowler and 2015 First-team All-Pro recently passed away, though the exact date and cause of death are unclear.<\/p>\n News of Doug Martin\u2019s tragic death comes less than a month after another former star running back, ex-Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>\u00a0standout Rudi Johnson,\u00a0passed away at the age of 45<\/a>. Authorities announced Johnson\u2019s cause of death was a suicide.<\/p>\n Nicknamed \u201cHamster\u201d, Doug Martin played for the Buccaneers from 2012 to 2017 and one season with the Oakland Raiders (2018). He exceeded 1,400 rushing yards four times, posting a career-high 1,454 in his 2012 rookie year.<\/p>\n