Bucs RB Martin suspended, entering drug treatment facility (Yahoo Sports)

This Dec. 18, 2016 photo shows Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Doug Martin (22) carrying the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Martin has been suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances and said Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 he's entering a treatment facility rather than appeal the ban. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance enhancing substances and said Wednesday he’s entering a treatment facility rather than appeal the ban. The fifth-year pro said he decided to enter a treatment facility ”and receive the help I truly need” after discussing the matter with people close to him, including Bucs coach Dirk Koetter. ”On the field, I must be strong and determined to push through both pain and injuries to become an elite NFL running back.


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