The Facts: Martin will miss the first three games of the season, and when he returns, the Bucs running back has no guarantee what role he will play. But Martin said he has to "approach this like any other season. I will be out those three games, that's the reality of the situation. During those three weeks, I'm going to prepare myself to get my legs back under me and get ready to play. Me and my people are going to come up with a regimen on what needs to be done during those three weeks."
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The league suspended Martin for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, and he served one game in the 2016 regular-season finale. Once the preseason ends, Martin can’t rejoin the team until Sept. 25. Martin spoke publicly about the suspension for the first time in May, but he has not discussed specifics about the drug involved or his decision to enter a treatment facility. He did allow that he trained six days a week in California, preparing to rejoin the Bucs for offseason workouts. “It’s a real relief [to be back with teammates],” Martin said. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was limited to eight games last season because of injuries and the suspension. He rushed for only 421 yards and three touchdowns. We'll remind you the team has been rather noncommittal about Martin's future following his return from suspension.