Doug Martin suffered a mental health episode before he died
The family of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has shared heartbreaking new details about the hours leading up to his death, confirming that the 36-year-old was privately struggling with mental health issues.In a statement released through his former agency, Athletes First, Martin's family revealed they had contacted local police the night before his passing, seeking medical assistance after he became "overwhelmed and disoriented."NFL fans went wild: two stadium brawls caught on cameraAccording to their statement, Martin left his home and went into a nearby residence just two doors away, where police later detained him.Officers reportedly had a "brief struggle" with Martin during the incident. The Oakland Police Department said that once he was in custody, he became unresponsive. Paramedics were called to the scene, and Martin was transported to a nearby hospital, where he […]