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.

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.

Former NFL player Doug Martin, 36, died after a 'brief struggle' with police while being detailed by officers following an alleged break-in in Oakland, California, authorities have said.

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.

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

Family and friends of ex-NFL player Doug Martin are revealing more details about the former football star's struggles with mental health issues and the attempts to get him help.

Former National Football League (NFL) running back Doug Martin has died aged 36 while in police custody in California. The Oakland Police Department said the former American football star - who spent most of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - died after being involved in an alleged home break-in and a struggle with officers on Saturday.

Arthur Jones, who played defensive lineman in the NFL from 2010 to 2017, has died at the age of 39. Jones was drafted by the Ravens in 2010 and played four seasons for them, and was on the team that won Super Bowl XLVII.

A man who died while in police custody after a break-in at a home in the Oakland hills over the weekend has been identified as a former National Football League star running back, police and

The Ohio State football and New York Jets community are grieving the loss of former offensive lineman Nick Mangold, who passed away Saturday.