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Doug Martin's agent confirms new information about ex-Buccaneers star's death

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The Tampa Bay BUccaneers community is still trying to wrap their heads around the sudden and shocking passing of former first-round pick and Pro Bowl running back Doug Martin, whose death at age 36 was confirmed by media outlets on Sunday afternoon.

Previous reports had confirmed that Martin had died while in Oakland police custody after reports of a home invasion in the area on Saturday. Martin's agents brought new information to light that paints a clear picture as to what exactly happened in his final days.

Athletes First and CEO Brian Murphy confirmed that Martin "battled mental health challenges that profoundly impacted his personal and professional life.