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 |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 319 | 1454 | 11 |
Three Week 16 games blacked out
Games in Tampa, Oakland and Cincinnati will not be shown on local TV this Sunday.
Incorrect call irks Bucs
The NFL informed the Buccaneers that a Kellen Winslow touchdown in Week 15 that was called off because of an offensive pass interference call should have been allowed to stand.
Bucs sign TE Overbay, release C Raiola
The Buccaneers promoted TE Nathan Overbay to the active roster from the practice squad and waived C Donovan Raiola.
Lions top Bucs, finally win one on the road
Dave Rayner's third field goal, a 34-yarder with 9:51 left in overtime gave the Lions a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and ended the longest road losing streak in league history at 26 games on Sunday.
Stovall figures to leave Tampa next year
With his playing time being limited to mostly special-teams work, disappointing Buccaneers WR Maurice Stovall isn't likely to re-sign with the team when he hits free agency in the offseason.
Bucs DT McCoy finished strong in rookie season
We hear rookie DT Gerald McCoy was just beginning to meet the Buccaneers' expectations for him when he suffered a torn left biceps in Week 14.
Buccaneers officially place DT McCoy, LB Black on I.R.
The Buccaneers officially placed DT Gerald McCoy and OLB Quincy Black on injured reserve Tuesday, adding to the injury total for a team that has suffered a lot of them over the past few weeks.
Banged-up Bucs will have resiliency tested
The Bucs will try to keep their playoff hopes alive despite losing several starters, including rookie DT Gerald McCoy, to injured reserve over the past few weeks.
Bucs LB Hayes arrested
Buccaneers LB Geno Hayes was arrested early Monday morning at a Tampa nightclub, the Tampa Tribune reported. Hayes was charged with misdemeanor trespassing and disorderly conduct.
Freeman leads Bucs back again in 17-16 win
Tampa Bay's Connor Barth made all three of his field goals, and Josh Freeman led a fourth-quarter comeback for the fifth time this season in Sunday's 17-16 victory.
Report: Bucs DT McCoy tears biceps
Bucs DT Gerald McCoy left the game in the first quarter with a biceps injury. Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times is reporting that McCoy has a torn biceps and will likely be done for the year.
Report: Grossman prepped to replace McNabb on Sunday
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer is reporting that the Redskins are prepping backup QB Rex Grossman to play Sunday if starter Donovan McNabb struggles.
Bucs may try different short-yardage option
With LeGarrette Blount struggling to master the straight-ahead running style needed for short-yardage situations, Tampa Bay is thinking of using veteran Earnest Graham for those plays, according to NFC South Whispers.
Bucs QB Freeman’s confidence not shaken
We're told Josh Freeman is showing no noticeable signs of a loss of confidence, despite his struggles and the team's recent rough patch.
Bucs sign C Raiola
The Bucs re-signed C Donovan Raiola one day after placing starting C Jeff FAine on injured reserve with a triceps injury.
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.
