Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin died in police custody Saturday morning, according to the Oakland Police Department (OPD).
OPD said Martin was involved in a break-in at a residence in Oakland. Martin was taken into custody after a brief struggle, police said.
He then became unresponsive while in custody, according to OPD.
Paramedics were called and Martin was taken to the hospital, OPD said. He died at the hospital.
Martin played with the Bucs for six seasons, earning two Pro Bowl selections in 2012 his rookie season and 2015. He also earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2015.
The team issued the following statement: