Doug Martin cause of death under investigation: New details raise CTE and mental health concerns after Police detention

Doug Martin, a former NFL running back who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, died last week at the age of 36 after being taken into police custody in Oakland, California.

Martin was a two-time Pro Bowl player and rushed for over 5,300 yards in his seven-year NFL career. He was known by fans as “Muscle Hamster.” His family and fans across the football world are shocked, and officials have now confirmed that there is an active investigation into what exactly happened before he died.

Doug Martin’s family and Oakland Police share different details

Doug Martin’s family said in a statement that he was struggling with serious mental health issues in recent days.

His parents had already called local authorities for medical help before the incident. According to the family, Martin became disoriented, left his house at night, and entered a neighbor’s home two doors away, where police later detained him.

But according to Oakland Police (via SFGate), officers were called around 4:15 a.m. on Saturday for a possible break-in at a house on the 11000 block of Ettrick Street, near the Oakland Zoo.

At that same time, police say they also received 911 calls about a person in medical distress, believed to be the same person, Doug Martin. Police said that after he was taken into custody, Martin became unresponsive. Paramedics arrived, tried to save him, and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Doug Martin’s brain will be tested for CTE, per Bay Area News Group

According to a report from Bay Area News Group, Martin’s brain is being preserved to check if he suffered from CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), a brain condition linked to repeated head injuries in football players. CTE has been found in many former NFL players and is known to cause extreme mood changes, confusion, and dangerous behavior. This has raised even more questions about Martin’s condition before his death.Also Read: Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ 1587 Prime suddenly under fire after fans spot surprising $16 menu item in viral photoAuthorities have not released an official cause of death yet. A full investigation is still in progress to determine whether any force was used during his arrest or if he suffered a medical emergency before or after being detained. The NFL community, including former teammates and fans, is mourning the loss of Doug Martin as the world waits for more answers.