Doug Martin, Vikings Legend, Passes Away

0:00On April 23rd, former Vikings defensive lineman Doug Martin has passed away at 68 years old. He was the ninth overall pick in the 1980 draft and anchored the line for a full decade in Minnesota. Martin suited up for 126 regular season games, starting 94 of them. That strike shortened 1982 season, just nine games long, saw him lead the entire league with 11.5 sacks. He peaked with a career high 13 sacks the next year in 1983, piling up 61.5 total over his run, which lands him. Fourth on the Vikings all-time sack list. Those were the final squads playing outdoors before the metrodome opened up. His older brother George also balled out in the league, logging time with the Giants from 1975 through 1988. The Vikings family sends deep condolences to Doug's loved ones, his impact on that D-line echo strong even now. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.