Former NFL All-Pro running back Doug Martin has died at the age of 36, his family said in a statement on Sunday, with media reports identifying him as a man who died in police custody on Saturday.

TMZ and FOX were among the media organizations to confirm Martin's death with people close to him on Sunday. A statement from his family provided to Fox read: "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."

Martin, a native of Stockton, Calif., played the majority of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Multiple outlets reported Sunday night that Martin died Saturday after suffering an unspecified medical emergency while in custody of the Oakland Police Department.

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