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Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died. He was 36.“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning. Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time,” his family said in a statement to Fox Sports.On Monday, Oakland police said Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland.His death is being investigated by police, the city police commission, the community police review agency and the county district attorney’s office.Martin was born in Oakland and played high school football for St. Mary’s in Stockton. He was picked 31st overall in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft after a standout career at Boise State. As a rookie, he rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns to earn a Pro Bowl berth. He had 1,402 yards rushing and six TDs in 2015 when he made the Pro Bowl and was first-team All-Pro.Martin finished his career with 5,356 yards rushing and 30 TDs in six seasons with the Buccaneers and one with the Raiders. He also had 148 catches for 1,207 yards and two scores.The Buccaneers issued a statement, saying: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin. … Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise.”Martin was selected one of the top 50 players in franchise history as part of the team’s 50 year anniversary celebration.KCRA 3’s Nijzel Dotson contributed to this report. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died. He was 36.
“It is with great sadness to inform you all that Doug Martin passed away Saturday morning. Cause of death is currently unconfirmed. Please respect our privacy at this time,” his family said in a statement to Fox Sports.
On Monday, Oakland police said Martin died after a struggle with police officers who were taking him into custody while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland.
His death is being investigated by police, the city police commission, the community police review agency and the county district attorney’s office.
Martin was born in Oakland and played high school football for St. Mary’s in Stockton.
He was picked 31st overall in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft after a standout career at Boise State. As a rookie, he rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns to earn a Pro Bowl berth. He had 1,402 yards rushing and six TDs in 2015 when he made the Pro Bowl and was first-team All-Pro.
Martin finished his career with 5,356 yards rushing and 30 TDs in six seasons with the Buccaneers and one with the Raiders. He also had 148 catches for 1,207 yards and two scores.
The Buccaneers issued a statement, saying: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Doug Martin. … Doug made a lasting impact on our franchise.”
Martin was selected one of the top 50 players in franchise history as part of the team’s 50 year anniversary celebration.
KCRA 3’s Nijzel Dotson contributed to this report.
Shilo Sanders is speaking out after a major career shake-up. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped the 25-year-old last week after he reportedly threw a punch at Buffalo Bills tight end Zach Davidson during a provoked moment in the game. Now, in a new YouTube video titled ‘Waived By The Buccaneers… What Now?’ Shilo got candid about his journey, his faith, and his plans moving forward. From acting to music to modeling, he’s keeping his options open if the NFL doesn’t welcome him back.
Filming from what appeared to be a balcony, Shilo kept it all the way real with his fans, explaining why he’s been M.I.A. on YouTube. “I haven’t been posting much to the channel since my attention has been on football,” he said. But Shilo wasted no time as he cut to the chase: “As you can see by the title of this video, I got waived by the [Tampa Bay] Buccaneers.”
“First and foremost, I believe in God. And I know God always got a plan for me, he always had, and regardless of anything that’s ever happened to me, I always came out on top. I always came out winning,” he declared.
Shilo went on to say that he sees this unexpected hurdle as just a chapter in his story and that, despite the setback, he was only looking ahead. “I feel like this is just part of my story, to grow and do bigger and better things.” Shilo shared his uncertainty about not exactly knowing what is next for him, though he made sure to stress he’s a man of many talents.
“Whether it’s finding another team, getting another opportunity, it is what it is. I truly believe God, and I don’t question anything,” he added, keeping his faith front and center.
What’s Next For Shilo?
He revealed he’s already been speaking with his agent about his next move, though he’s not exactly sure where the forthcoming months will take him. “If that’s the NFL, cool,” he said, but the athlete is not putting all his eggs in one basket. “God has blessed me with a lot of talents” outside of playing sports, he assured his viewers. Shilo made it clear he had many other interests he’s passionate about outside of playing sports, and that goes far beyond playing sports. He continued:
“I feel like in every athlete’s life, it becomes a point to where the game ends for you. And I’m not saying that’s what it is now, I’m just saying, mentally, I’m good because I know that I got a lot of talents.”
If there’s no going back to the NFL, Shilo’s ready to flex his versatility.
“Basically every athlete comes to the point to where you find yourself without the game of football and then, you thinking about what can you do next,” he explained.
Shilo Sanders breaks his silence after being waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“Mentally, I’m good. I have a lot of talents… music, acting, modeling. I’m well versed, and my parents made sure of that.”
Meanwhile, Coach Prime, aka Deion Sanders, didn’t hold back when addressing his son’s release during a University of Colorado press conference earlier this week. “I prepare my kids for anything in life and in sports,” Deion said, highlighting his son’s resilience. “He’s mentally and physically where he needs to be.”
While the family is keeping their fingers crossed for another NFL shot, Deion’s confident that Shilo’s got this.
“We’re praying he gets another opportunity, but if he doesn’t, the plans are already in motion. Shilo’s a man of many talents… He’s gonna be straight. All the Sanders are gonna be straight, with or without football,”
Deion declared, keeping it real about the family’s foundation.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was in disbelief.
Evans, only two snaps after hauling in a 43-yard pass to set Tampa Bay up in the Red Zone, found himself wide open in the end zone early in the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. But the play didn’t result in the Bucs firing off their celebratory cannon. The four-time Pro Bowler was apparently focused on something other than securing the catch and dropped an on-target pass from Baker Mayfield. Cheers inside Raymond James Stadium turned to groans as the ball hit the ground, and Evans only had himself to blame.
“I was wide open and I dropped it,” Evans said postgame before saying that he didn’t want to talk about the play anymore. “Got a little cocky. Thinking about what fan I was going to give the ball to. Can’t do that.”
Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. Evans dropped a touchdown earlier in the game. Getty Images/Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images
Evans wasn’t going to make that mistake again. The 6-foot-5 receiver carried Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton into the end zone for a 22-yard score on the next drive, which proved to be more than enough offense for the Bucs in a 20-6 win.
The Buccaneers, who had not won in over a month, snapped a four-game losing streak with Sunday’s victory. And Evans was a big reason why. The soon-to-be free agent topped 100 yards for the first time since Week 2 and finished the day with six receptions for 143 yards and, of course, a touchdown that he so desperately wanted.
“I was angry,” said Evans, the only player in NFL history to begin a career with nine consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, of dropping the earlier pass. “I was angry at myself, I was frustrated. That next drive, Baker kept throwing me the ball. I just made it a point to try and get that back — get that touchdown back.”
Added Bucs head coach Todd Bowles: “Mike is mentally tough. If he drops one, we get it right back to him because we know he’s going to catch it again. He’s going to be open multiple times. If we keep feeding him, we know he’s going to come through for us.”
Evans credited the offensive coaching staff for scheming him open so often against a Titans defense that relied heavily on quarters and man coverages.
Mayfield finished 18-of-29 passing for 278 yards and two touchdowns. The former No. 1 pick played mostly mistake-free football aside from a pick on Tampa Bay’s first drive of the day and a fumble, which was recovered by left tackle Tristan Wirfs, right before the half. Mayfield hit his right thumb on a helmet late in Sunday’s game though remained on the field. Bowles said the team will evaluate the injury to determine its severity.
“Feels good,” Mayfield said of his thumb after the game.
Tennessee opened the contest with a 12-play drive that resulted in a field goal. But points would be tough to come by after that for the Titans. Tampa Bay scored the game’s next 17. Bucs running back Rachaad White found open space on a second-quarter screen pass, following his blockers for a 43-yard score. The Bucs added a field goal to start the third quarter after Evans’ drop, then saw their star pass-catcher redeem himself in the end zone shortly after. Tampa Bay (4-5) and Tennessee (3-6) traded field goals in an otherwise uneventful fourth quarter.
A week after surrendering 470 passing yards and five touchdowns to rookie QB C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans, Tampa Bay’s defense contained another first-year signal-caller on Sunday. Titans QB Will Levis was sacked four times, threw a pick, and failed to lead a touchdown drive in his third professional start.
All-Pro Titans running back Derrick Henry was held to just 24 rushing yards on 11 attempts on the day.
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The Buccaneers, who last won a game on October 1, ended their longest losing drought since 2019 and are now just behind the New Orleans Saints (5-5) in the NFC South, which Tampa Bay has won two years in a row. But putting together consecutive wins won’t be easy.
Tampa Bay heads to the Bay area for a road matchup with the San Francisco 49ers (6-3) next Sunday. But it’s an obstacle the Bucs will have to face to get to where Evans believes they can go.
“It’s a lot of weight off your shoulders,” Evans said of finally winning a game again. “I mean, this feels great. Everyone in the locker room, having fun. Four in a row is tough. Especially with our talent, what we believe we can do. I definitely believe we can be contenders and be a playoff team. This is a start for us.”
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