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Ex-NFL player Doug Martin, 36, dies while in police custody

The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back died following what police called a “brief struggle” with officers after they responded to reports of a break-in, which Martin’s agent said was related to mental health challenges.

A first-round draft pick in 2012 by Tampa Bay, Doug Martin had two seasons with the team in which he rushed for more than 1,400 yards. (Jason Behnken/AP)

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