The 2013 season is over for Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin, as the team placed the second-year back on injured reserve on Friday, three weeks after he suffered a torn labrum in Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Doug Martin injury: Buccaneers RB placed on IR, ending 2nd season
The second-year running back suffered a torn labrum in Week 7 and will finally go to injured reserve, ending his 2013 season.
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Martin, 24, told reporters earlier in the week that, while surgery was inevitable to repair the shoulder, he was making progress and everything was “looking good” for a return in 2013. However, the roster move on Friday likely means Martin will have the surgery sooner rather than later.
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A Pro Bowl selection in his rookie season in 2012, Martin finishes the season with 456 yards rushing and one touchdown on 127 carries.
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