Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Doug Martin - #22 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/13/1989 |
| Birthplace | Stockton, CA |
| College | Boise State |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 1st round, 31st pick by Buccaneers |
The First Fifteen: Week Five
Here's an early look at the Week Five action, the first shortened (and the bye isn't coming at a great time for a few teams) week of the 2011 NFL season.
Freeman, Blount rally Bucs past Colts
Josh Freeman threw for 287 yards and a TD, LeGarrette Blount ran for 127 yards and a score, and Tampa Bay beat Indianapolis 24-17 on Monday night.
Bucs QB Freeman not beyond growing pains
Josh Freeman one of the best young quarterbacks in the game, but decision making, consistency and mechanics are still things he struggles with at times.
Manning, Barber and Bailey NFC Players of the Week
Eli Manning, Ronde Barber and Dan Bailey were named NFC Players of the Week for Week Three.
Week Three Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Darren McFadden, Ronde Barber and Jason Hanson as its Players of the Week.
Tampa defense carries Bucs over Falcons
Tampa Bay's defense forced three turnovers and sacked Matt Ryan four times in its best performance of the season, helping the Buccaneers beat the Falcons 16-13 on Sunday.
Rookie Foster earning Bucs' trust
The Bucs have been conscientious about trying to give rookie MLB Mason Foster a manageable workload, but he's earning their trust quickly.
Report: Eight players could be suspended
Eight NFL players could be subject to suspensions for transgressions committed during the lockout, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.
Report: Three teams fined for lockout contact
Three teams have been fined six-figure amounts by the NFL for contact with players during the lockout.
Report: Buccaneers game will be blacked out locally
According to the Tampa Tribune, the Buccaneers' home game Sunday will be blacked out on local TV.
Vikings seeking ways to finish off games
Just like in Week One against the Chargers, the Vikings held a second-half lead against the Buccaneers; and just like the first game, the Vikings gave it away.
Vikings' players of the game: Week Two
Here are the offensive, defensive and special-teams players of the week in the loss to the Buccaneers in Week Two.
Bucs rally, take down Vikings
LeGarrette Blount's 4-yard touchdown run with 31 seconds left lifted Tampa Bay past the Minnesota Vikings 24-20 on Sunday
Bucs want WR Benn to make greater impact
The Buccaneers expect WR Arrelious Benn to build on his Week One performance and they would like to see him play with a greater sense of urgency.
Vikings-Buccaneers matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a key matchup to consider for Sunday's Vikings-Buccaneers game in Minnesota.
PLAYER NEWS
Martin is being added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, taking the place of San Francisco 49ers runner Frank Gore, who'll go to the Super Bowl instead.|||||||
Martin is the Bucs' first rookie in the Pro Bowl since kick returner Clifton Smith in 2008. Martin, the 30th pick in last April's NFL draft, ran for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns this season. His yards rushing ranked fifth in the league.
Martin bounced back with 142 rushing yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' win over Atlanta on Sunday.|||||||
Martin had rushed for a total of 78 in his previous two games. He finished with 1,454 yards in his breakout rookie season.
Martin rushed for 62 yards on 18 attempts during Sunday's 28-13 loss to St. Louis. He added seven catches for 57 yards.|||||||
Martin is sixth in the league in rushing and the Boise State man could be a terrific fantasy player in years to come.
Martin rushed for 62 yards on 18 attempts during Sunday's 28-13 loss to St. Louis. He added seven catches for 57 yards.|||||||
Martin is sixth in the league in rushing and the Boise State man could be a terrific fantasy player in years to come.
Martin rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-21 loss to Philadelphia.|||||||
It was a big day for Martin, who had compiled a combined 106 rushing yards in his previous two games. He ranks third in the league with 1,234 yards on the ground.