Doug Martin, Vikings Legend, Passes Away

0:00It's April 23rd. This is NFL News Today football coverage powered by AI. Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Doug Martin passed away Monday, at age 68, the team confirmed. Dracked at 9th overall in the 1980 NFL draft, Martin spent his entire 10-year career with the Vikings, anchoring their defensive line, through key seasons. Team H-shared heartfelt memories with quarterback Warren Moon recalling Martin's big laugh and loyal friendship, while linebacker Scott Studwell praised him as a great player and even better man. In his third year, during the shortened 1982 season of just nine games, Martin notched 10.5 sacks to become the first. Official NFL sack leader, earning first team all pro honors. He topped that with 13 sacks the next year. Over his career, he tallied 61.5 sacks and 7 force fumbles, helping the Vikings reach the playoffs four times, including the NFC, championship in 1987.

1:00His impact on the field echoes on.