Feb 16, 2026 · It is confirmed that Martin died while in Oakland police custody, and police explained he was having a "medical emergency" when they first came into contact with him.

1 day ago · Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Doug Martin died Monday, the team announced. He was 68. The Vikings spoke to a few of Martin’s teammates, including quarterback Warren Moon, …

1 day ago · EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are mourning the loss of 1980 first-round pick Doug Martin, who passed away Monday at age 68, days before the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

11 hours ago · Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman and first round pick Doug Martin, who led the NFL with 11.5 sacks during the 1982 season, has died, the Vikings announced. He was 68.

12 hours ago · Minnesota Vikings Legend Doug Martin, the team's 1980 First-Round Pick, as died at the age of 68.

Doug Martin, who was drafted with the ninth pick of the 1980 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, and went on to play 10 seasons in the league, died April 20. He was 68.

9 hours ago · Doug Martin, the Vikings' 1980 first-round pick and 1982 sacks leader, died at 68, the team said. Teammates remembered his leadership and pass-rush impact.

1 day ago · MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Doug Martin died Monday at the age of 68, according to team officials. The former first-round pick was a First-Team All-Pro in …

1 day ago · Doug Martin, a former UW star who helped the Huskies win the 1978 Rose Bowl, has died at age 68. His teammates remember him as an excellent cook and "a really good man."

1 day ago · The Minnesota Vikings are mourning the loss of former defensive end Doug Martin, who has died at the age of 68. A key piece of Minnesota's defensive identity throughout the 1980s