Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say

OAKLAND Calif Former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were exploring a break-in at a home in Oakland police stated Monday Martin best known for his stellar career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers became unresponsive after being arrested early Saturday according to a message distributed by the Oakland Police Department Martin was transported by paramedics to a hospital where he died police revealed He was A cause of death has not been disclosed An autopsy will be conducted the Alameda County Coroner s Office declared Police commented in a declaration that Martin was involved in a break-in and that a brief struggle happened as police were attempting to detain him The department did not release any other details Martin s family issued a comment over the weekend asking for privacy as they grieve Police and Oakland s mayor revealed they had reached out to the family We mourn the loss of Doug Martin an Oaklander who had a distinguished NFL career and tragically passed away Saturday morning Our condolences are with his family and loved ones Mayor Barbara Lee stated Monday in a announcement Martin was the st overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft after a standout career at Boise State He rushed for yards and touchdowns as a rookie and was selected to the Pro Bowl He was named first-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl again after rushing for yards and six TDs in Martin finished his career with yards rushing and TDs in six seasons with the Buccaneers and one with the Raiders He also had catches for yards and two scores We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin the Buccaneers stated in a message Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise Martin was selected one of the top players in franchise history as part of the club s th anniversary celebration Want more Broncos news Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis