Doug Martin Fantasy News 2013/14

[HacheMan]

Doug Martin (shoulder) isn't practicing ahead of Thursday's game.
Martin isn't going to play Thursday, or perhaps the rest of the season. The team appears to be awaiting the results of a second opinion before announcing his status, however. Mike James will get the start against the Panthers, and is worth FLEXing in fantasy leagues.
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Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Oct 22 - 4:35 PM

 

[HacheMan]

Doug Martin (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Week 8.
Martin is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his left shoulder, but insists he's not done for the season. Mike James will get the start against the Panthers on Thursday night, with Brian Leonard serving as the primary third down back.


Source: Scott Smith on Twitter
Oct 23 - 4:32 PM

 

[HacheMan]

Coach Greg Schiano said Doug Martin will only be allowed to play again this season if doctors believe he can't do further damage to his shoulder.
Martin will need surgery to repair his torn labrum at some point. But he is holding out hope that he'll get cleared to play through the injury and then go under the knife in the offseason. Given that the Bucs are 0-8, it's hard to see the franchise letting one of its most talented players back on the field with a shoulder tear. For now, Martin is just week to week.


Source: ESPN.com
Nov 6 - 5:17 PM

 

[LoCalDallasGuy]

IMO -- Martin needs to get surgery and get himself ready for next year.

 

[HacheMan]

The Tampa Bay Times reports the Bucs will make a decision on Doug Martin's (shoulder) rest-of-season status before Monday's game against the Dolphins, and are "leaning toward" placing him on injured reserve.
"You know I think it's really just going to be a medical decision," coach Greg Schiano said Thursday. The Bucs would be more inclined to push Martin were their season not in the gutter, but it is, and they have little to gain by putting their franchise rusher at risk of further injury. We highly doubt Martin plays another down this season, leaving feature duties to Mike James.


Source: Tampa Bay Times
Nov 7 - 5:02 PM