TAMPA, Fla. -- Jameis Winston and Mike Evans are still bewildered as to what caused Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin to suddenly be benched Saturday, but they offered vocal support for their teammate Wednesday.
The two-time Pro Bowl pick, and arguably one of the franchise's most popular players, was unceremoniously declared inactive prior to Saturday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Coach Dirk Koetter has called it a "coaches' decision."
Martin was noticeably absent from Wednesday's practice, although a team official said it was excused.