Tampa Bay Buccaneers release running back Doug Martin

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Tuesday they have released running back Doug Martin. 

Martin was a first-round draft pick from Boise State in 2012. He was named to the Pro Bowl twice during his career with the Bucs.

The Buccaneers have released RB Doug Martin

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) February 20, 2018

Martin's career highlights include 11 100-yard rushing games, tied for second-most in team history. He ranked fourth in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns and fifth in scrimmage yards in franchise history. 

Martin's release frees up $6.75 million in salary cap. 

With #Bucs releasing Doug Martin, the team saves almost $7M.
Martin, a 2-time Pro Bowler, struggled to stay healthy over the last few seasons & after he signed a 5-year/$35.75M ($15M guaranteed) deal in 2016. He failed to rush for less than 500 yards in 4 of the last 5 years. pic.twitter.com/XaIO2un9th

— John Sabol (@John_Sabol) February 20, 2018

The Buccaneers have released RB Doug Martin, who played six seasons in Tampa after being selected in the first round in 2012.https://t.co/WNjGkYeGnf

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) February 20, 2018

Martin released the following statement on his Twitter account following the Buc's announcement:

pic.twitter.com/nKMkghW3Wn

— Doug Martin (@DougMartin22) February 20, 2018

We have reached out to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for further comments. 

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