Doug Martin arrived on the campus of Boise State University nearly two decades ago to play football on its famed blue turf and, despite being a squat, little-known recruit from Northern California, turned himself into a hard-nosed running back and a first-round NFL draft pick.

The family of a former professional football player who died in Oakland police custody Saturday said he was struggling with mental health issues prior to his death. Doug Martin, 36, died in a hospital after he was confronted by police during a reported burglary at about 4:15 a.

The college and NFL world was in mourning this month following the news that Larry Williams passed away while working out.

Super Bowl champion and barrier-breaking football star Warren McVea has died at age 79, his family confirmed on Oct. 19.

Police in California say former NFL running back Doug Martin died after struggling with officers who were taking him into custody.

Bob Trumpy, an original Cincinnati Bengal who enjoyed a 30-year TV and radio career after playing for the team, has died. He was 80 years old.

Former NFL star Doug Martin, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the then-Oakland Raiders, has died at the age of 36.

With the news of the tragic death of NFL player Nick Mangold, 41, over the weekend due to complications with kidney disease, two of his Catholic alma maters are remembering the center who spent his entire 11-season career with the New York Jets.

Officials with the Oakland Police Department said a man who died while in police custody over the weekend has been identified as former NFL player Doug Martin.