Brandon Marshall

{{For|the American football linebacker|Brandon Marshall (linebacker)}}

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Brandon Marshall

| image = Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall practices during pregame warm up for the National Football League's 2012 Pro Bowl game at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu Jan 120129-M-DX861-041.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Marshall at the 2012 Pro Bowl

| number = 15, 19

| position = Wide receiver

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|3|23|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 5

| weight_lbs = 232

| high_school = Lake Howell
(Winter Park, Florida)

| college = UCF (2002–2005)

| draftyear = 2006

| draftround = 4

| draftpick = 119

| pastteams = * Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2006}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})

Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2017}})
Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2018}})
New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2018}})

| highlights = * 2× First-team All-Pro (2012, 2013)

2× Second-team All-Pro (2009, 2015)
6× Pro Bowl (2008, 2009, 2011–2013, 2015)
2012 Pro Bowl MVP
NFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (2015)
100 greatest Bears of All-Time
UCF Athletics Hall of Fame (2019)
2005 Hawaii Bowl MVP
Second-team All-C-USA (2005)

;NFL records

Most receptions in a game: 21
Most seasons with 100+ receptions: 6

| statlabel1 = Receptions

| statvalue1 = 970

| statlabel2 = Receiving yards

| statvalue2 = 12,351

| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns

| statvalue3 = 83

| pfr = M/MarsBr00

}}

Brandon Tyrone Marshall (born March 23, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights, and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft. Marshall has also played for the Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, New York Giants, and the Seattle Seahawks. After his retirement from the NFL, Marshall became a TV personality, and is a former co-host on FS1's morning show First Things First. Marshall currently cohosts Showtime's Inside the NFL and has been on the show for seven seasons.

During his playing career, Marshall was known for his ability to break and dodge tackles.{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=October 30, 2008 |title=Nightmare scenarios: Whom (and what) NFL players fear |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?page=hotread7/seifert |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081102155414/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?page=hotread7%2Fseifert |archive-date=November 2, 2008 |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=ESPN.com }} He led all NFL wide receivers in yards after first contact for the 2007 NFL season. Regarding Marshall's breakaway ability, cornerback Brandon Flowers said, "Brandon Marshall is a defensive lineman playing wide receiver. He wants to inflict punishment on you. He wants you to try to tackle him so he can shove you off of him and get more yards." Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha said Marshall is "the toughest guy to bring down, one-on-one."{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=February 5, 2009 |title=Marshall stands tall in Pro Bowl crowd |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2009/02/05/marshall-stands-tall-in-pro-bowl-crowd/ |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=October 7, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007145556/https://www.denverpost.com/2009/02/05/marshall-stands-tall-in-pro-bowl-crowd/ |url-status=live }} Despite Marshall's long productive career, he never played in a playoff game. His 12,351 career receiving yards are the most ever by a receiver who has never played in the postseason.{{Cite web |title=NFL Receiving Yards Career Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_yds_career.htm |access-date=January 23, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |archive-date=February 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225161639/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_yds_career.htm |url-status=live }}

On December 13, 2009, against the Indianapolis Colts, Marshall set an NFL record for receptions in a game with 21.{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2009 |title=Marshall sets NFL mark with 21 catches in loss |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4739282 |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=July 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725220615/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4739282 |url-status=live }} From 2007 to 2009, he accomplished the rare feat of catching at least 100 passes in three consecutive seasons.{{Cite web |title=What To Look For - Week 15 |url=https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/What-To-Look-For---Week-15-.aspx |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=nflcommunications.com |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143203/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/What-To-Look-For---Week-15-.aspx |url-status=live }}

Early life

Marshall was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall, Wide Receiver |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=5909 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070404014216/http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=5909 |archive-date=April 4, 2007 |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=Denver Broncos}} and later lived in Georgia and Florida where he played high school football at Lake Howell High School.{{Cite web |date=June 24, 2012 |title=Brandon Marshall's life, in short |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/06/24/brandon-marshalls-life-in-short/ |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=Chicago Tribune |archive-date=November 2, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102093624/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-06-24/sports/ct-spt-0624-bears-timeline-brandon-marshall-chicag-20120624_1_brandon-marshall-michi-nogami-campbell-rasheedah-watley |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Schwab |first=Frank |date=October 1, 2006 |title=The making of an NFL-caliber receiver |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_20061001/ai_n16804725/ |access-date=February 28, 2009 |website=The Gazette |archive-date=December 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215004339/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_20061001/ai_n16804725/ |url-status=live }}

Marshall was a letterman in basketball and track three times at Lake Howell. He played both offense and defense, as he earned All-State honors and was named Seminole County Utility Player of the Year. In track Marshall competed as a jumper. As a senior, he won the Class 3A state triple jump championship, landing a personal-best jump of 14.81 meters, and also placed ninth in long jump, recording a jump of 6.88 meters.{{Cite web |title=2002 FHSAA Florida Track & Field Finals results |url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/sports/track-field/archives/2001-02/state/3_boys.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018023048/http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/sports/track-field/archives/2001-02/state/3_boys.htm |archive-date=October 18, 2017 |website=FHSAA.org}} As a top competitor in high jump, he cleared 1.98 meters at the 2002 FHSAA 3A District 7 Meet, placing second.{{Cite web |title=FHSAA 3A District 7 2002 - Boys Results (Raw) |url=https://fl.milesplit.com/meets/1803-fhsaa-3a-district-7-2002/results/3490/raw |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=flrunners.com |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143200/https://fl.milesplit.com/meets/1803-fhsaa-3a-district-7-2002/results/3490/raw |url-status=live }} Marshall was a scholar athlete at the University of Central Florida, and was selected to the All-C-USA Team.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall |url=http://www.fit-speed.com/about-brandon-marshall/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921084803/http://www.fit-speed.com/about-brandon-marshall/ |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |access-date=September 18, 2014 |website=www.fit-speed.com}}

College career

Marshall attended the University of Central Florida, where he played a total of 44 games (21 starts) at wide receiver for the UCF Knights football team. He collected 112 receptions, 1,674 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns in his collegiate career.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1.html |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233104/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1.html |url-status=live }} As a freshman, he had a limited role and had two receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2002 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1/gamelog/2002/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233619/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1/gamelog/2002/ |url-status=live }} As a sophomore, he had 27 receptions for 363 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2003 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1/gamelog/2003/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233535/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1/gamelog/2003/ |url-status=live }} As a junior, he had eight receptions for 84 yards and had an interception on defense.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1/gamelog/2004/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233533/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live }} His best season came in 2005 as a senior. He played in 13 games and had career highs in receptions (74), receiving yards (1,195), and touchdowns (11).{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1/gamelog/2005/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233627/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1/gamelog/2005/ |url-status=live }} Marshall's best career game came in the 2005 Hawaii Bowl, where he had 11 catches for 210 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2005 |title=Missed extra point in OT hands Nevada Hawaii Bowl title |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/253582116 |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143200/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/253582116 |url-status=dead }} He was named MVP of the game.{{Cite web |title=Hawaii Bowl |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/bowls/hawaii-bowl.html |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029192002/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/bowls/hawaii-bowl.html |url-status=live }} For his efforts during the 2005 season, Marshall was selected to the All-C-USA second-team.

Marshall also started at safety for seven games during the 2004 season due to injuries in UCF's secondary. He made his first collegiate start at safety on October 4, 2004, against Buffalo. He recorded four tackles, including half a sack. Marshall led his entire team in tackles (51) during the 2004 season.{{Cite web |title=Player Bio: Brandon Marshall |url=http://ucfathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/marshall_brandon00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071228123847/http://ucfathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/marshall_brandon00.html |archive-date=December 28, 2007 |website=UCF Knights Athletics}}

=College statistics=

rowspan="2"\| Season ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! rowspan="2"\| Class ! rowspan="2"\| Pos ! rowspan="2"\| GP ! colspan="4"\| Receiving ! colspan="4"\| Rushing
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
2002	UCF \| FR \|\| WR \|\| 9 \|\| 2 \|\| 18 \|\| 9.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| −6 \|\| −6.0 \|\| 0
2003	UCF \| SO \|\| WR \|\| 12 \|\| 28 \|\| 377 \|\| 13.5 \|\| 2 \|\| 1 \|\| 8 \|\| 8.0 \|\| 0
2004	UCF \| JR \|\| WR \|\| 10 \|\| 8 \|\| 84 \|\| 10.5 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0
2005	UCF \| SR \|\| WR \|\| 13 \|\| 74 \|\| 1,195 \|\| 16.1 \|\| 11 \|\| 1 \|\| 3 \|\| 3.0 \|\| 0
colspan="4"\| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brandon-marshall-1.html Career]	44	112	1,674	14.9	13	3	5	1.7	0

Professional career

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| note = All values from NFL Combine, except for 20-ss and 3-cone, which are from UCF Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/brandon-marshall/32004d41-5237-0922-7f60-5556d0dc6ec1 |access-date=February 15, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=February 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216042927/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/brandon-marshall/32004d41-5237-0922-7f60-5556d0dc6ec1 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall, Central Florida, WR, 2006 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=16404&DraftYear=2006 |access-date=January 18, 2010 |website=draftscout.com |archive-date=October 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015202722/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=16404&DraftYear=2006 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall, Combine Results, WR - Central Florida |url=https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?f=Brandon&l=Marshall&i=7444 |access-date=February 10, 2022 |website=nflcombineresults.com |archive-date=May 31, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531044018/https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?f=Brandon&l=Marshall&i=7444 |url-status=live }}

}}

=Denver Broncos=

==2006 season==

The Denver Broncos selected Marshall with the 119th overall selection in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103045630/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |url-status=live }}

Before the regular season began, Marshall suffered a slight tear to his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in the preseason game against the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |date=August 14, 2006 |title=Broncos lose promising rookie receiver for few weeks |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2548727 |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426143600/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2548727 |url-status=live }} Although the injury sidelined him for a couple weeks, he was able to return and play in 15 games (1 start) during the regular season. Marshall had a total of 20 catches, 309 receiving yards, and 2 touchdowns for his rookie year.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2006/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318054206/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live }} On October 22, against the Cleveland Browns, he had his first professional receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns – October 22nd, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610220cle.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129004325/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610220cle.htm |url-status=live }} He caught a pass in each of the Broncos' final seven games of the season, totaling 18 receptions, 287 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown over that stretch. The lone touchdown came during an NBC Sunday Night Football home game against the Seattle Seahawks on December 3, 2006.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos – December 3rd, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612030den.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065708/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612030den.htm |url-status=live }} In that game, Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler (who was making his NFL regular season debut as a rookie) threw a pass to Marshall on the right side of the field. Marshall broke and spun away from three tackles on his way to a career-long 71-yard touchdown. It was the second longest rookie-to-rookie pass play in Broncos history.

==2007 season==

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Marshall sustained injuries before the start of the 2007 season. He suffered a groin strain that kept him out of Broncos quarterback camp and team camp during May and June. He also pulled a quadriceps femoris muscle on July 10, 2007, during Broncos mini-camp.{{Cite web |last=Kensler |first=Tom |date=July 10, 2007 |title=Injury pulls Marshall to sideline |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2007/07/10/injury-pulls-marshall-to-sideline/ |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426133157/https://www.denverpost.com/2007/07/10/injury-pulls-marshall-to-sideline/ |url-status=live }} The injury left him out for nearly all of training camp until Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan ordered him to participate for the last couple of days.{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2007 |title=With a push from coach, Brandon Marshall gets back on the field |url=https://archive.triblive.com/news/with-a-push-from-coach-brandon-marshall-gets-back-on-the-field/ |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=TribLive.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143201/https://archive.triblive.com/news/with-a-push-from-coach-brandon-marshall-gets-back-on-the-field/ |url-status=live }}

On December 13, 2007, in a Thursday night road loss against the Houston Texans, Marshall caught 11 passes for 107 yards.{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2007 |title=Texans' Williams posts 3½ sacks, smothers Cutler, Broncos |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271213034 |access-date=October 3, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=October 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025081021/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=271213034 |url-status=dead }} Nine of those receptions occurred in the first half. Marshall became the only wide receiver in Broncos history to have at least 10 receptions in two consecutive games.{{Cite web |last=Thomson |first=Steven |date=December 14, 2007 |title=Marshall once again lonely offensive threat for Broncos : Broncos : The Rocky Mountain News |url=http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2007/dec/14/marshall-once-again-lonely-offensive-threat-for/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219232110/http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2007/dec/14/marshall-once-again-lonely-offensive-threat-for/ |archive-date=February 19, 2008 |access-date=September 23, 2022 }} On Christmas Eve, 2007, in a Monday night road loss to the San Diego Chargers, Marshall caught six passes for 75 yards.{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2007 |title=Tomlinson takes over NFL rushing lead in Chargers rout |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/271224024 |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143201/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/271224024 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=December 19, 2007 |title=Marshall caught up in success |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2007/12/19/marshall-caught-up-in-success/ |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426114707/https://www.denverpost.com/2007/12/19/marshall-caught-up-in-success/ |url-status=live }} On December 30, 2007, in a home win against the Minnesota Vikings, Marshall caught 10 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2007 |title=Vikings, Broncos both see season come to close |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/271230007 |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143202/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/271230007 |url-status=dead }} The 10 catches gave Marshall 102 total receptions for the year – his first career 100-catch season. He became only the third second-year player in NFL history to have at least 100 receptions in a season, joining Isaac Bruce and Larry Fitzgerald.

During the 2007 season, Marshall posted team-highs and career-highs in receptions (102), receiving yards (1,325) and receiving touchdowns (7).{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2007/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143204/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live }} Marshall reached the 1,000-yard milestone during the 13th game of the season, which was a 41–7 home win over the Kansas City Chiefs. In the game, Marshall had 10 catches for 115 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2007 |title=Cutler tosses career-high four TDs as Broncos crush Chiefs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/271209007 |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143204/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/271209007 |url-status=dead }} Among all of the wide receivers in the NFL during the season, Marshall placed fifth in receptions (102), sixth in receiving yards (1,325), second in yards after the catch (505), first in yards after first contact (319), first in number of times targeted (170) and tied for fourth in catches that led to first downs (70).{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL receiving stats |url=https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/receiving/2007/reg/all/receivingtarget/desc |access-date=September 23, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143207/https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/receiving/2007/reg/all/receivingtarget/desc |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/receiving.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201030432/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/receiving.htm |url-status=live }}

Following the 2007 season, Marshall, Cutler, and Tony Scheffler went to Atlanta, Georgia together to train and work on timing for the 2008 season.{{Cite web |last=Dillon |first=Dennis |date=February 17, 2008 |title=Inside Dish: No rest for Broncos trio |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2008-02-17/inside-dish-no-rest-broncos-trio |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090910070735/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2008-02-17/inside-dish-no-rest-broncos-trio |archive-date=September 10, 2009 |access-date=September 23, 2022 }}

==2008 season==

On March 22, 2008, Marshall slipped on an empty McDonald's bag while wrestling with family members, and subsequently, fell through a television set at his home in Orlando, Florida – cutting his right forearm.{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=March 22, 2008 |title=WR Marshall has arm stitched up |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/03/22/wr-marshall-has-arm-stitched-up/ |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426133224/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/03/22/wr-marshall-has-arm-stitched-up/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Armstrong |first=Jim |date=March 24, 2008 |title=Broncos' Marshall suffers bad cuts |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/03/24/broncos-marshall-suffers-bad-cuts/ |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=April 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416105233/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/03/24/broncos-marshall-suffers-bad-cuts/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=March 25, 2008 |title=Arm injury to sideline Broncos' Marshall 4 months |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3312027 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143204/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3312027 |url-status=live }} According to Broncos head athletic trainer Steve Antonopulos, Marshall "sustained right forearm lacerations to one artery, one vein, one nerve, two tendons and three muscles." He was treated at a local hospital and later released after needing a cast and several stitches. In early April, Marshall had the cast removed from his surgically repaired right forearm and was in a sling until May.{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=April 6, 2008 |title=Marshall has cast removed |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/04/06/marshall-has-cast-removed/ |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426133209/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/04/06/marshall-has-cast-removed/ |url-status=live }} He was cleared in late-June to practice with the Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Rasizer |first=Lee |date=June 27, 2008 |title=Resurrection at hand for Broncos' Marshall |url=http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jun/27/resurrection-hand-broncos-marshall/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080701130210/http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jun/27/resurrection-hand-broncos-marshall/ |archive-date=July 1, 2008 |website=Rocky Mountain News}} He later revealed that his right hand was numb during the entire 2008 season.{{Cite web |last=Chambers |first=Mike |date=December 29, 2008 |title=Marshall's hand numb all season |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/12/29/marshalls-hand-numb-all-season/ |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426114717/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/12/29/marshalls-hand-numb-all-season/ |url-status=live }}

===Suspension===

Marshall officially received a three-game suspension from the NFL on August 5, 2008, due to off-the-field legal troubles including a drunk driving charge and domestic violence arrest.{{Cite web |date=August 5, 2008 |title=Broncos WR Marshall handed 3-game suspension |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3520985 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=April 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406234325/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3520985 |url-status=live }} He appealed the decision and won the appeal, reducing the punishment to a one-game suspension and a fine of two combined game checks, which totaled $52,353.{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=John |author-link=John Clayton (sportswriter) |date=August 29, 2008 |title=Marshall suspension reduced from 3 games to 1 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3558702 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406234320/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3558702 |archive-date=April 6, 2022 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

===Bronco and NFL records===

In Marshall's first game back from suspension, he caught 18 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown, in a 39–38 home victory over the San Diego Chargers.{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2008 |title=Cutler finds Royal for late TD, two-point play to edge Chargers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/280914007 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=June 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603190723/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/280914007 |url-status=dead }} The 18 receptions were a Broncos single-game record, and tied for the second most in NFL history, trailing only Terrell Owens, who caught 20 passes for the San Francisco 49ers in a game during the 2000 NFL season. Marshall's 18 receptions gave him 55 total receptions over five games, which is an NFL record. He is the first receiver in NFL history to register at least 10 receptions in four out of five games. His performance against the Chargers also earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the first time in his career.{{Cite web |date=September 16, 2008 |title=Marshall tabbed for AFC award |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/09/16/marshall-tabbed-for-afc-award/ |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126053947/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/09/16/marshall-tabbed-for-afc-award/ |url-status=live }}

====Attempted celebration====

Marshall received attention for an attempted touchdown celebration during the Broncos' 34–30 comeback road victory over the Cleveland Browns in a Thursday Night Football matchup on November 6, 2008.{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2008 |title=Cutler's 447 yards spoil Quinn's starting debut |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/281106005 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=June 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603210949/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/281106005 |url-status=dead }} With over a minute left in the game, Marshall caught the go-ahead touchdown pass and then began to pull a glove from his pants. Denver wide receiver Brandon Stokley rushed over to Marshall to urge him to put the glove away, as it could be considered a touchdown celebration prop, which is against NFL rules (a 15-yard penalty on the kickoff could be assessed). Marshall later explained that he was intending to put on the glove (which was white with one half of it painted black) as a means to honor racial progress and unity in the United States, following the country electing Barack Obama as President two days earlier.{{Cite web |last=Schwab |first=Frank |date=November 10, 2008 |title=Sports: Marshall plan: Show glove for racial progress |url=http://www.gazette.com/sports/racial_42982___article.html/cleveland_glove.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081110175738/http://www.gazette.com/sports/racial_42982___article.html/cleveland_glove.html |archive-date=November 10, 2008 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=The Gazette}} Regarding the attempted touchdown celebration, Marshall said, "I know at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised that black glove and that fist as a silent gesture of black power and liberation. Forty years later, I wanted to make my own statement. I wanted to make my own statement and gesture to represent the progress we made." Smith and Carlos didn't initially see Marshall's attempted gesture when it happened live, but both said they appreciated and understood Marshall's intent.{{Cite web |last=Dahlberg |first=Tim |date=November 8, 2008 |title=Different gloves, times for Carlos and Smith |url=https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/2008-11-08-1223198863_x.htm |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=August 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816151703/https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/football/2008-11-08-1223198863_x.htm |url-status=live }} "He wanted to make a mark in history and feel that he was a part of the change for the better," Smith said. "He had the right idea in terms of what he was attempting to do," Carlos said.

===Place in NFL rankings===

On December 7, 2008, in the 13th game of the season, Marshall caught 11 passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns, as part of a 24–17 home victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2008 |title=Broncos get it together in 4th, put end to 3-game home skid |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/281207007 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143205/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/281207007 |url-status=dead }} The 91 yards gave him over 1,000 receiving yards for the second consecutive season. Marshall had his second career multi-touchdown game as well; the first also occurred in a home victory over the Chiefs in the 13th game of the prior season. That game was also where Marshall eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for a season for the first time in his career.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2008/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318054203/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live }}

Marshall finished the season ranked third among NFL wide receivers in receptions (104), seventh in receiving yards (1,265), fifth in receiving yards per game (84.3), seventh in yards after the catch (419), third in catches that led to first downs (65) and first in number of times targeted for the second consecutive season (181).{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL receiving stats |url=https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/receiving/2008/reg/all/receivingyards/desc |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=April 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419021016/https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/receiving/2008/reg/all/receivingyards/desc |url-status=live }} The 104 catches were a career-high for Marshall and also made him only the ninth player in NFL history (second Broncos player) to have at least 100 receptions in back-to-back seasons.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Lindsay H. |date=December 29, 2008 |title=Bests: Productive . . . and unhurt |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/12/28/bests-productive-and-unhurt/ |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426144948/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/12/28/bests-productive-and-unhurt/ |url-status=live }} He finished first in fan voting for AFC wide receivers in the 2009 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |last=Kuharsky |first=Paul |date=December 11, 2008 |title=Final fan voting for Pro Bowl |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/993/final-fan-voting-for-pro-bowl |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=January 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118231909/https://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/993/final-fan-voting-for-pro-bowl |url-status=live }} He received 18 more votes than Randy Moss to earn the top spot. Four wide receivers are chosen to play in the game. Fan voting accounts for one-third of the total voting (players and coaches account for the other two-thirds). He was officially picked to play in his first Pro Bowl when selections were announced on December 16, 2008. Marshall was chosen as a starter.{{Cite web |last=Boniface |first=Dan |date=December 16, 2008 |title=Cutler, Marshall named to Pro Bowl |url=https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/cutler-marshall-named-to-pro-bowl/73-341341950 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=KUSA.com |language=en-US |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143205/https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/cutler-marshall-named-to-pro-bowl/73-341341950 |url-status=live }}

==2009 season==

Marshall had hip surgery on March 31, 2009, to repair an aggravated hip that bothered him during the 2008 season.{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=April 1, 2009 |title=Broncos' Marshall has hip surgery |url=http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_12047776 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629204656/http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_12047776 |url-status=live }} He returned in time for training camp in late-July; however, he didn't always fully commit to practicing. This led the Broncos to suspend him for the last two games of the preseason (he didn't play in the first two preseason contests) for conduct detrimental to the team.{{Cite web |last1=Werder |first1=Ed |last2=Schefter |first2=Adam |date=August 28, 2009 |title=Broncos suspend Marshall for insubordination |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4428598 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press }}

In a 26–6 Thanksgiving home victory over the New York Giants, Marshall recorded six catches (including two one-handed grabs) for 86 yards.{{Cite web |title=Giants vs. Broncos - Game Recap - November 26, 2009 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/291126007 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122201910/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/291126007 |url-status=dead }} His performance earned him the Pudding Pie Award, which is given to the game's MVP by the NFL Network.{{Cite web |last=Clary |first=Jason |date=April 15, 2010 |title=One Man's Brandon Marshall Is Another Man's Treasure |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/378779-one-mans-brandon-marshall-is-another-mans-treasure |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en |archive-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122201913/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/378779-one-mans-brandon-marshall-is-another-mans-treasure |url-status=live }}

On December 13, 2009, Marshall broke Terrell Owens' record for receptions in a game with 21, as part of a 28–16 road loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Owens said, "No more deserving of a guy than he is. He's just been a hard worker....I wish him well. He's going to have a great career."{{Cite web |last1=Wilson |first1=Allen |last2=Harrington |date=December 14, 2009 |title=Moorman lifts teammates with booming punt |url=https://buffalonews.com/news/moorman-lifts-teammates-with-booming-punt/article_9e4cadd2-9540-54b0-b97d-39156606d90c.html |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Buffalo News |language=en |archive-date=January 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122201911/https://buffalonews.com/news/moorman-lifts-teammates-with-booming-punt/article_9e4cadd2-9540-54b0-b97d-39156606d90c.html |url-status=live }} Marshall became the first player since 1960 to record eight career games of at least 10 catches in his first four seasons.{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2019 |title=A catch for the Hall |url=https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2009/12/news-a-catch-for-the-hall |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143502/https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2009/12/news-a-catch-for-the-hall |url-status=live }} During the game against the Colts, he also had two touchdowns and a career-high 200 receiving yards. Marshall's performance earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the second time in his career.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts - December 13th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912130clt.htm |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224045215/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912130clt.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Week 14 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/week_14.htm |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327175610/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/week_14.htm |url-status=live }}

On December 27, 2009, in a 30–27 road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Marshall caught his 100th pass of the season.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles – December 27th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912270phi.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318054139/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912270phi.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233126/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live }} He became only the fifth player in NFL history (first Broncos player) to do so in three consecutive seasons (previously Jerry Rice, Herman Moore, Marvin Harrison, concurrently Wes Welker, and subsequently Antonio Brown). Marshall was named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl when rosters were announced on December 29.{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=December 29, 2009 |title=Sack-happy Dumervil leads five Broncos to NFL's Pro Bowl |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2009/12/29/sack-happy-dumervil-leads-five-broncos-to-nfls-pro-bowl/ |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426114711/https://www.denverpost.com/2009/12/29/sack-happy-dumervil-leads-five-broncos-to-nfls-pro-bowl/ |url-status=live }}

Marshall was benched for the team's final regular season game by head coach Josh McDaniels for failing to arrive at a physical therapy session on time.{{Cite web |last=Werder |first=Ed |date=January 3, 2010 |title=Sources: Broncos bench Marshall for being late |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4792471 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |archive-date=May 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501092413/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4792471 |url-status=live }} The Broncos lost the regular season finale in Denver, 44–24, to the Kansas City Chiefs on January 3, 2010.{{Cite web |date=January 3, 2010 |title=Broncos' late-season tailspin leaves team out of playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/300103007 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143523/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/300103007 |url-status=dead }} They missed the playoffs for the fourth straight year.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/index.htm |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321050728/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/index.htm |url-status=live }} Marshall ended the season tied for third among NFL wide receivers in catches (101), tied for seventh in receiving touchdowns (10), seventh in yards after the catch (527), and fifth in number of times targeted (154).{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/receiving.htm |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315200358/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/receiving.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL receiving stats |url=https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/receiving/2009/reg/all/receivingyards/desc |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=June 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617120609/https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/receiving/2009/reg/all/receivingyards/desc |url-status=live }}

=Miami Dolphins=

==2010 season==

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On April 14, 2010, Marshall was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Miami Dolphins for a second round pick in the 2010 NFL draft and a second round pick in the 2011 NFL draft. On the same day, the Dolphins and Marshall agreed to a four-year, $47.5 million extension.{{Cite web |last=Shefter |first=Adam |date=April 14, 2010 |title=Marshall traded, agrees to $47.5M deal |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=5085644 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420070356/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=5085644 |archive-date=April 20, 2010 |access-date=April 14, 2010 |website=ESPN.com}}

Marshall finished the season with 86 receptions for 1,014 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317232325/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live }} His streak of three straight years with 100 or more receptions came to an end, but he did extend his streak of 1,000 receiving yards to four straight years. His best performances of the season occurred in Week 3 home against the New York Jets (10 receptions for 166 yards and 1 touchdown), Week 6 away against the Green Bay Packers (10 catches for 125 yards), Week 15 home against the Buffalo Bills (11 receptions for 105 yards and 1 touchdown) and Week 16 home against the Detroit Lions (10 receptions for 100 yards).{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – September 26th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009260mia.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233141/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009260mia.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers – October 17th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170gnb.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317232553/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170gnb.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins – December 19th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012190mia.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130013553/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012190mia.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins – December 26th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012260mia.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130013551/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012260mia.htm |url-status=live }} He was ranked 61st by his fellow on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102143022/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live }}

==2011 season==

In the {{NFL Year|2011}} season, Marshall had five games with over 100 receiving yards. On the year, he caught 81 passes for 1,214 yards and six touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317232700/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live }} It was his second straight season catching 80 or more passes. In the Pro Bowl, Marshall set a Pro Bowl record by catching six passes for 176 yards and four touchdowns. He was named the game's MVP.{{Cite web |date=January 24, 2013 |title=Mind-blowing stats for the 2013 Pro Bowl |url=http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap1000000130611/mindblowing-stats-for-the-2013-pro-bowl |access-date=January 24, 2013 |website=National Football League |archive-date=January 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126212237/http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap1000000130611/mindblowing-stats-for-the-2013-pro-bowl |url-status=live }}

=Chicago Bears=

==2012 season==

File:Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall.jpg

Marshall was traded to the Chicago Bears on March 13, 2012, for the Carolina Panthers' third round draft pick (which they traded to Chicago in the Greg Olsen trade) in 2012 and a future one in 2013, reuniting him with former Bronco teammate Jay Cutler leading to a career year for Marshall.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2012 |title=Dolphins ship WR Marshall to Bears in blockbuster trade |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-ship-wr-marshall-to-bears-in-blockbuster-trade-09000d5d82791ddb |access-date=August 3, 2012 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=June 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627040016/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82791ddb/article/dolphins-ship-wr-marshall-to-bears-in-blockbuster-trade |url-status=live }} In his Bears debut against the Indianapolis Colts, Marshall caught 9 passes for 119 yards, which was the twentieth time he surpassed one hundred yards in his career. He also caught a 3-yard touchdown pass, as the Bears would go on to win 41–21.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=September 9, 2012 |title=Marshall delivers in Bears debut |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marshall-delivers-in-Bears-debut/755fab8a-f613-4086-b2b3-84d383185218 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913194636/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marshall-delivers-in-Bears-debut/755fab8a-f613-4086-b2b3-84d383185218 |archive-date=September 13, 2012 |access-date=September 15, 2012 |publisher=Chicago Bears}} After the Bears win over the Detroit Lions in Week 7, Marshall was fined $10,500 for wearing orange cleats.{{Cite web |date=October 26, 2012 |title=Fines roundup: Alphonso Smith docked for horse-collar tackle |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/fines-roundup-alphonso-smith-docked-for-horse-collar-tackle-0ap1000000085905 |access-date=October 26, 2012 |website=National Football League |archive-date=October 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027192304/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000085905/article/fines-roundup-alphonso-smith-docked-for-horsecollar-tackle |url-status=live }} In Week 12 against the Minnesota Vikings, Marshall recorded 12 catches for 92 yards, and passed the 1,000 yards receiving mark in a season for the sixth time in his career, making Marshall the first Bears receiver to accomplish the feat since Marty Booker in 2002.{{Cite news |last=LeGere |first=Bob |date=November 25, 2012 |title=Brandon Marshall is Mr. 1,000 for sixth straight season |work=Daily Herald |url=http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121125/sports/711259776 |access-date=November 25, 2012 |archive-date=February 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206141123/http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121125/sports/711259776 |url-status=live }} Two weeks later against the Vikings, Marshall recorded ten catches for 160 yards, passing Booker's single season reception mark with a total of 101 receptions.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=December 10, 2012 |title=Marshall eclipses Booker's receptions record |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marshall-eclipses-Bookers-receptions-record/4e623b04-4ec7-4d15-af59-8731c006bfb2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121212031707/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marshall-eclipses-Bookers-receptions-record/4e623b04-4ec7-4d15-af59-8731c006bfb2 |archive-date=December 12, 2012 |access-date=December 10, 2012 |publisher=Chicago Bears}} In Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals, Marshall broke Marcus Robinson's single-season franchise record for receiving yards set in 1999.{{Cite web |last=McManaman |first=Bob |date=December 23, 2012 |title=Bears 28, Cardinals 13 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-28-cardinals-13-010010621--nfl.html |access-date=December 23, 2012 |publisher=Yahoo! Sports |archive-date=December 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121227081053/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-28-cardinals-13-010010621--nfl.html |url-status=live }} On December 26, Marshall was named to the 2013 Pro Bowl,{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=December 26, 2012 |title=2013 Pro Bowl roster analysis: NFC |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2013-pro-bowl-roster-analysis-nfc-0ap1000000117397 |access-date=December 26, 2012 |publisher=National Football League |archive-date=December 30, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230023343/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000117397/article/2013-pro-bowl-roster-analysis-nfc |url-status=live }} making him the second Bears receiver to be named to the game since Dick Gordon in 1971, with the first being Booker in 2002.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=December 26, 2012 |title=Five Bears players voted to Pro Bowl |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Five-Bears-players-voted-to-Pro-Bowl/247b6291-c79f-44aa-827d-eb92cc1d40fe |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230220353/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Five-Bears-players-voted-to-Pro-Bowl/247b6291-c79f-44aa-827d-eb92cc1d40fe |archive-date=December 30, 2012 |access-date=December 26, 2012 |publisher=Chicago Bears}} However, Marshall did not play in the game due to having an arthroscopic procedure on his hip, and was replaced by Larry Fitzgerald.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=January 22, 2013 |title=Bears hire Clark as strength and conditioning coordinator |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-hire-Clark-as-strength-and-conditioning-coordinator/ecc7c9cf-b123-4a1b-a99d-91511b8fa3cc |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125011334/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-hire-Clark-as-strength-and-conditioning-coordinator/ecc7c9cf-b123-4a1b-a99d-91511b8fa3cc |archive-date=January 25, 2013 |access-date=January 22, 2013 |publisher=Chicago Bears}} Marshall finished the season with 118 receptions, 89 catches more than the next Bears receiver Earl Bennett,{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=August 1, 2013 |title=Marshall shocked by offense's progress in camp |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marshall-shocked-by-offenses-progress-in-camp/7814162a-ebcb-4906-937e-b5338c103dbc |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805022312/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marshall-shocked-by-offenses-progress-in-camp/7814162a-ebcb-4906-937e-b5338c103dbc |archive-date=August 5, 2013 |access-date=August 4, 2013 |publisher=Chicago Bears}}{{Cite web |title=2012 Chicago Bears |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2012.htm |access-date=August 4, 2013 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |archive-date=August 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805072618/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2012.htm |url-status=live }} tying the New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker for second, behind Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson, and third in receiving yards with 1,508, behind Houston's Andre Johnson.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=January 7, 2013 |title=Reviewing Bears season by the numbers |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Reviewing-Bears-season-by-the-numbers/527155e6-2790-458c-a3df-c26aaf2c136c |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006093201/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Reviewing-Bears-season-by-the-numbers/527155e6-2790-458c-a3df-c26aaf2c136c |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=January 7, 2013 |publisher=Chicago Bears}}{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233054/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live }} He was ranked 27th by his fellow on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527175924/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live }}

==2013 season==

File:Matt Forte Brandon Marshall Alshon Jeffery 2014.jpg (right) and Matt Forte (left)]]

Marshall opened the 2013 season with eight receptions for 104 receiving yards against the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears – September 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080chi.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113191259/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080chi.htm |url-status=live }} He caught the late go-ahead touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the 24–21 victory.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2013 |title=Cutler, Marshall Lead Bears Over Bengals 24–21 |url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/09/08/cutler-marshall-lead-bears-over-bengals-24-21/ |access-date=December 30, 2013 |publisher=WBBM-TV |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230235935/http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/09/08/cutler-marshall-lead-bears-over-bengals-24-21/ |url-status=live }} In Week 2, against the Minnesota Vikings, he had seven receptions for 113 receiving yards and one touchdown in the 31–30 victory.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – September 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150chi.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227174320/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309150chi.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 6 against the New York Giants, Marshall stated he will wear green cleats to support his mental illness foundation and promote Mental Health Awareness Week;{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Rich |date=October 16, 2013 |title=Marshall tweets letter on $10,500 green-cleats fine |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/10/16/marshall-tweets-letter-on-10500-green-cleats-fine/ |access-date=December 30, 2013 |website=Chicago Tribune |archive-date=December 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230233842/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-10-16/sports/chi-chicago-bears-brandon-marshall-green-cleats-20131016_1_brandon-marshall-fine-tweets |url-status=live }} Marshall was expected to be fined, so he additionally said, "I'm going to get fined, and I'm going to match that, and we want to partner with a cancer-care [charity]."{{Cite web |last=Ziegler |first=Owen |date=October 10, 2013 |title=Brandon Marshall to Wear Green Cleats Against Giants, Will Match NFL's Fine With Donation |url=http://nesn.com/2013/10/brandon-marshall-to-wear-green-cleats-against-giants-promises-to-match-nfls-fine-with-donation/ |access-date=December 30, 2013 |publisher=New England Sports Network |archive-date=December 31, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231004412/http://nesn.com/2013/10/brandon-marshall-to-wear-green-cleats-against-giants-promises-to-match-nfls-fine-with-donation/ |url-status=live }} Marshall was eventually fined $10,500 by the league. In Week 17, Marshall torched the Green Bay Packers by providing an early fourth quarter touchdown from quarterback Jay Cutler. Despite the effort, Marshall and the Bears lost the game 33–28, coming up short and missing the playoffs with a record of 8–8.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – December 29th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290chi.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829081317/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290chi.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2013 Chicago Bears Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2013.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127092953/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/2013.htm |url-status=live }} Marshall ended the 2013 season with 100 receptions for 1,295 yards and a career-high 12 touchdown receptions, which is the third-highest in franchise history, behind Ken Kavanaugh and Dick Gordon's 13 in 1947 and 1970, respectively, and the most by a Bears player since Curtis Conway's 12 in 1995.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233247/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/single-season-receiving.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108032710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/single-season-receiving.htm |url-status=live }} It was also Marshall's fifth season with 100 or more receptions, which tied him with Wes Welker and Andre Johnson for the most in league history. Also, Marshall became the first player in Bears history to record multiple 100-reception seasons.{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2013 |title=Postgame notes: Bears vs. Packers |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Postgame-notes-Bears-vs-Packers/c6377bfc-92f4-4243-8ed1-7dc397b4ae64 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101042304/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Postgame-notes-Bears-vs-Packers/c6377bfc-92f4-4243-8ed1-7dc397b4ae64 |archive-date=January 1, 2014 |access-date=December 30, 2013 |website=Chicago Bears}} He was ranked 36th by his fellow on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527174135/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live }}

==2014 season==

On May 19, 2014, Marshall signed a four-year, $39.3 million contract.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=May 19, 2014 |title=Brandon Marshall signs contract extension with Bears |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-marshall-signs-contract-extension-with-bears-0ap2000000351453 |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111165016/https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-marshall-signs-contract-extension-with-bears-0ap2000000351453 |url-status=live }} The deal contained $22.3 million guaranteed, including a $7.5 million signing bonus. Another $700,000 was available through a 2017 escalator based on a Bears Super Bowl appearance in any of the first three seasons. Marshall was eligible for an annual $200,000 workout bonus throughout the contract's life. 2015: $7.5 million, 2016: $7.9 million, 2017: $8.3 million, 2018: Free Agent.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall - New York Giants - 2017 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3653/brandon-marshall |website=www.rotoworld.com |access-date=March 13, 2015 |archive-date=March 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312000924/http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3653/brandon-marshall |url-status=live }} In Week 2, against the San Francisco 49ers, he had five receptions for 48 yards and three touchdowns in the 28–20 victory on NBC Sunday Night Football.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers – September 14th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409140sfo.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065953/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409140sfo.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 6, against the Atlanta Falcons, he had six receptions for 113 yards in the 27–13 victory.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons – October 12th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410120atl.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180303110049/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410120atl.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 10, against the Green Bay Packers, he had eight receptions for 112 yards and one touchdown in the 55–14 loss on NBC Sunday Night Football.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – November 9th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411090gnb.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829075657/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411090gnb.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 11, against the Minnesota Vikings, he had seven receptions for 90 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 21–13 victory.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – November 16th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411160chi.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302024137/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411160chi.htm |url-status=live }} During Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys, Marshall was kneed in the back by Barry Church, suffering two broken ribs{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=December 5, 2014 |title=Brandon Marshall remains hospitalized with lung injury |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/05/brandon-marshall-remains-hospitalized-with-lung-injury/ |access-date=December 7, 2014 |website=ProFootballTalk.com |archive-date=April 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403105827/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/05/brandon-marshall-remains-hospitalized-with-lung-injury/ |url-status=live }} and a collapsed lung. Marshall left the field via ambulance. On December 5, he was ruled out for the rest of the season.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=December 5, 2014 |title=Brandon Marshall (lung, ribs) out for Bears' season |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-marshall-lung-ribs-out-for-bears-season-0ap3000000439168 |access-date=December 7, 2014 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=December 10, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210113046/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000439168/article/brandon-marshall-lung-ribs-out-for-bears-season |url-status=live }} Overall, he finished the 2014 season with 61 receptions for 721 yards and eight touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233249/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live }} He was ranked 57th by his fellow on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=May 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525110036/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live }}

=New York Jets=

File:Marshall Jets.jpg

==2015 season==

The Bears traded Marshall and a seventh round-selection in the 2015 NFL draft to the New York Jets in exchange for their fifth-round draft selection (Adrian Amos) on March 10, 2015.{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=March 10, 2015 |title=Jets release WR Percy Harvin |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/12457046/new-york-jets-release-percy-harvin-make-brandon-marshall-trade-official |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312041900/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/12457046/new-york-jets-release-percy-harvin-make-brandon-marshall-trade-official |archive-date=March 12, 2015 |access-date=March 10, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}} At the time, Marshall said that the Jets would be the last team that he plays for, and that he would retire if cut. "I'm not playing for another team. Four is all I need.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall: I'll retire once Jets are done with me |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-marshall-i-ll-retire-once-jets-are-done-with-me-0ap3000000594036 |access-date=October 27, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027044352/https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-marshall-i-ll-retire-once-jets-are-done-with-me-0ap3000000594036 |url-status=live }}

From Week 2 to Week 5, Marshall had gained over 100 yards in four straight games.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts – September 21st, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509210clt.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143552/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509210clt.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets – September 27th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509270nyj.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143524/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509270nyj.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – October 4th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040mia.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302120108/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040mia.htm |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at New York Jets – October 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180nyj.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120302/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180nyj.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 3, Marshall surpassed the 10,000 receiving yards mark in his career.{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2015 |title=Eagles use turnovers to derail Jets |url=https://dailygazette.com/2015/09/27/9027_jetslose/ |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=The Daily Gazette |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=January 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128033219/https://dailygazette.com/2015/09/27/9027_jetslose/ |url-status=live }} Starting in Week 9, Marshall recorded six consecutive games with a receiving touchdown. In Week 12, against the Miami Dolphins, he had nine receptions for 131 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the 38–20 victory.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – November 29th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511290nyj.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923143536/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511290nyj.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 13, against the New York Giants, his 131-yard game gave him his eighth 1,000 receiving yard season of his career.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at New York Giants – December 6th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512060nyg.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120408/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512060nyg.htm |url-status=live }} Marshall became the first player in NFL history to have a 1,000-receiving yard season with four different teams.{{Cite magazine |date=December 6, 2015 |title=Jets' Brandon Marshall first player to gain 1K receiving yards with 4 teams |magazine=Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/06/new-york-jets-brandon-marshall-1000-receiving-yards-four-teams |access-date=January 21, 2021 |archive-date=August 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826031648/https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/06/new-york-jets-brandon-marshall-1000-receiving-yards-four-teams |url-status=live }} In Week 16, Marshall recorded 115 yards and two touchdowns in the 26–20 overtime victory over the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at New York Jets – December 27th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512270nyj.htm |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233259/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512270nyj.htm |url-status=live }} He finished the 2015 regular season with eight receptions for 126 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – January 3rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601030buf.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120158/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601030buf.htm |url-status=live }}

Marshall finished the season with 109 receptions on 174 targets for 1,502 yards and 14 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317233052/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live }} Marshall's season was historic in terms for the Jets franchise. He set new single-season records for receiving yards and receptions while tying the record for receiving touchdowns with Art Powell and Don Maynard.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/single-season-receiving.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301174602/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/single-season-receiving.htm |url-status=live }} Marshall finished in the top-five among NFL wide receivers in targets, receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns in 2015.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall Advanced Stats and Metrics Profile |url=http://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/brandon-marshall |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=PlayerProfiler.com |archive-date=April 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407054212/https://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/brandon-marshall/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/receiving.htm |access-date=August 24, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |archive-date=August 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824233012/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/receiving.htm |url-status=live }} He was named to his sixth Pro Bowl and was ranked 25th by his fellow on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108032657/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live }}

==2016 season==

Marshall's 2016 season became less productive than the previous year due to mostly dropped balls, constant rotation at the quarterback position, and locker room controversy with teammate Sheldon Richardson.{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=October 20, 2016 |title=Jets stars Brandon Marshall, Sheldon Richardson had locker room dispute |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/64121/jets-stars-brandon-marshall-sheldon-richardson-had-locker-room-dispute |access-date=November 24, 2017 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042046/http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/64121/jets-stars-brandon-marshall-sheldon-richardson-had-locker-room-dispute |url-status=live }} He started in 15 games and finished the season with 788 receiving yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317232658/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live }}

After the 2016 season ended, Marshall was reported to be released by the Jets in late February. The Jets released Marshall in order to fully transition into a rebuilding stage.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=July 14, 2017 |title=Brandon Marshall: I had to leave doomed Jets |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-marshall-i-had-to-leave-doomed-jets-0ap3000000819952 |access-date=July 14, 2017 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=July 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715015058/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000819952/article/brandon-marshall-i-had-to-leave-doomed-jets |url-status=live }}

=New York Giants=

Marshall signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Giants.{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=March 8, 2017 |title=Brandon Marshall agrees with Giants on 2-year deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-marshall-signs-with-giants-on-two-year-deal-0ap3000000791338 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=April 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412074152/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000791338/article/brandon-marshall-agrees-with-giants-on-2year-deal |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=March 8, 2017 |title=New York Giants sign WR Brandon Marshall |url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-sign-WR-Brandon-Marshall/9ccef294-c4c8-43db-b45f-2f447e326655 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310170754/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-sign-WR-Brandon-Marshall/9ccef294-c4c8-43db-b45f-2f447e326655 |archive-date=March 10, 2017 |access-date=March 8, 2017 |website=Giants.com}} Like his tenure with the Jets, Marshall again put a timeline on his retirement, saying he would retire once his contract with the Giants was over.{{Cite web |title=Giants' Brandon Marshall says he's going to retire after his contract expires |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/giants-brandon-marshall-says-hes-going-to-retire-after-his-contract-expires/ |access-date=October 27, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |date=May 6, 2017 |language=en |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027043433/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/giants-brandon-marshall-says-hes-going-to-retire-after-his-contract-expires/ |url-status=live }}

On September 10, 2017, in the Giants' season opening 19–3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on NBC Sunday Night Football, Marshall had one reception for ten yards in his Giants' debut.{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100dal.htm |access-date=September 14, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |archive-date=September 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914220331/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100dal.htm |url-status=live }}

On October 8, 2017, Marshall was carted off the field after hurting his ankle in the Giants' 27–22 Week 5 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The following day, Marshall announced in an Instagram post that he would undergo season-ending surgery.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Lakisha |date=October 9, 2017 |title=Brandon Marshall to have season-ending ankle surgery |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000859386/article/brandon-marshall-ankle-to-have-seasonending-surgery |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426144617/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000859386/article/brandon-marshall-ankle-to-have-seasonending-surgery |url-status=dead }} He was placed on injured reserve on October 10, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=October 10, 2017 |title=Giants promote another WR with Brandon Marshall on IR |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/10/giants-promote-another-wr-with-brandon-marshall-on-ir/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com |archive-date=October 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015050252/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/10/giants-promote-another-wr-with-brandon-marshall-on-ir/ |url-status=live }} He finished the 2017 season with 18 catches for 154 yards and zero touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Marshall 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=March 17, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317232327/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live }}

On April 19, 2018, Marshall was released by the Giants and was considered a bust by fans and the New York sports media.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=April 19, 2018 |title=Giants release six-time Pro Bowl WR Brandon Marshall |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-release-six-time-pro-bowl-wr-brandon-marshall-0ap3000000927340 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=April 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405021026/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000927340/article/giants-release-sixtime-pro-bowl-wr-brandon-marshall |url-status=live }}

=Seattle Seahawks=

File:Brandon Marshall 2018.JPG in 2018]]

Marshall signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks worth up to $2 million with incentives on May 29, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=May 29, 2018 |title=Brandon Marshall signs deal with Seattle Seahawks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-marshall-signs-1-year-1-1m-seahawks-deal-0ap3000000934747 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=May 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508153721/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000934747/article/brandon-marshall-signs-deal-with-seattle-seahawks |url-status=live }}

In Week 1, Marshall caught a touchdown from quarterback Russell Wilson in a loss to the Denver Broncos. This would prove to be the last touchdown of his career. After playing in six games, he was released by the Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=October 30, 2018 |title=Seahawks Release Receiver Brandon Marshall |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-release-receiver-brandon-marshall |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Seahawks.com |archive-date=January 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119063530/https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-release-receiver-brandon-marshall |url-status=live }}

=New Orleans Saints=

Marshall was signed by the New Orleans Saints on November 12, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=November 12, 2018 |title=Saints sign receiver Brandon Marshall |url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/story/_/id/25256911/new-orleans-saints-sign-receiver-brandon-marshall |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=November 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117153850/http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/25256911/new-orleans-saints-sign-receiver-brandon-marshall |url-status=live }} He was released on December 13, 2018, after not appearing in any games.{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=December 13, 2018 |title=Saints release WR Brandon Marshall |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25519108/new-orleans-saints-release-wr-brandon-marshall |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=January 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104022449/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25519108/new-orleans-saints-release-wr-brandon-marshall |url-status=live }}

NFL career statistics

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Bold

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=Regular season=

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="5"\| Receiving ! colspan="5"\| Rushing ! colspan="2"\| Fumbles
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GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2006	DEN \| 15 \|\| 1 \|\| 20 \|\| 309 \|\| 15.5 \|\| 71T \|\| 2 \|\| 2 \|\| 12 \|\| 6.0 \|\| 6 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0
2007	DEN \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 102 \|\| 1,325 \|\| 13.0 \|\| 68T \|\| 7 \|\| 5 \|\| 57 \|\| 11.4 \|\| 24 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 1
2008	DEN \| 15 \|\| 15 \|\| 104 \|\| 1,265 \|\| 12.2 \|\| 47 \|\| 6 \|\| 2 \|\| −4 \|\| −2.0 \|\| 7 \|\| 0 \|\| 4 \|\| 3
2009	DEN \| 15 \|\| 13 \|\| 101 \|\| 1,120 \|\| 11.1 \|\| 75T \|\| 10 \|\| 7 \|\| 39 \|\| 5.6 \|\| 14 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2010	MIA \| 14 \|\| 14 \|\| 86 \|\| 1,014 \|\| 11.8 \|\| 46 \|\| 3 \|\| 2 \|\| 3 \|\| 1.5 \|\| 4 \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| 1
2011	MIA \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 81 \|\| 1,214 \|\| 15.0 \|\| 65T \|\| 6 \|\| 1 \|\| 13 \|\| 13.0 \|\| 13 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 1
2012	CHI \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 118 \|\| 1,508 \|\| 12.6 \|\| 56 \|\| 11 \|\| 1 \|\| −2 \|\| −2.0 \|\| −2 \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| 0
2013	CHI \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 100 \|\| 1,295 \|\| 13.0 \|\| 44 \|\| 12 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2014	CHI \| 13 \|\| 13 \|\| 61 \|\| 721 \|\| 11.8 \|\| 47 \|\| 8 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 1
2015	NYJ \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 109 \|\| 1,502 \|\| 13.8 \|\| 69T \|\| style="background:#cfecec"\| 14 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 2
2016	NYJ \| 15 \|\| 15 \|\| 59 \|\| 788 \|\| 13.4 \|\| 41 \|\| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2017	NYG \| 5 \|\| 5 \|\| 18 \|\| 154 \|\| 8.6 \|\| 18 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2018	SEA \| 6 \|\| 2 \|\| 11 \|\| 136 \|\| 12.4 \|\| 27 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MarsBr00.htm Career] \|\| 178 \|\| 158 \|\| 970 \|\| 12,351 \|\| 12.7 \|\| 75T \|\| 83 \|\| 20 \|\| 118 \|\| 5.9 \|\| 24 \|\| 0 \|\| 17 \|\| 9

Television football analyst

Marshall has been a co-host on Inside the NFL since 2014 when he was still an active player in the league.

On August 20, 2020, Marshall joined the cast of the Fox Sports talk show, First Things First. He remained a co-host of the show until his contract expired in August 2021. In August 2021 he chose to not renew his contract with Fox and to leave his position to pursue other professional opportunities. In 2016, he was a Nominee for the Emmy Awards Outstanding Sports Personality, Studio and Sports Event Analyst.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Phil |date=August 20, 2020 |title=Brandon Marshall, the former Bears receiver, is joining FS1's 'First Things First' as a co-host |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-brandon-marshall-fs1-show-20200820-5fndy47iqbctzmunxl3ypfnskm-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921095204/https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-brandon-marshall-fs1-show-20200820-5fndy47iqbctzmunxl3ypfnskm-story.html |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Chicago Tribune}}

Personal life

Marshall has been nicknamed "The Beast" during his NFL career.{{Cite web |last=Buettner |first=Matthew J. |date=September 1, 2008 |title=Marshall Wants To Catch 140 Passes This Year |url=http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/broncos.marshall.suspension.2.808046.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080911214956/http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/broncos.marshall.suspension.2.808046.html |archive-date=September 11, 2008 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=CBS4Denver.com}}{{Cite web |title=The Official Site of Brandon Marshall #15 |url=http://www.bmarshall15.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205083344/http://www.bmarshall15.com/ |archive-date=December 5, 2008 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=bmarshall15.com}}Watkins, David.[http://www.kare11.com/blog/watkins_article.aspx?storyid=819480 NFL Wide Receiver camp at the U]{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. KARE 11. July 2009. Retrieved December 10, 2009.{{Cite web |last=Berardino |first=Mike |date=June 16, 2009 |title=Greg Ellis and Brandon Marshall |url=http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_football_dolphins/2009/06/miami-dolphins-greg-ellis-and-brandon-marshall.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090825124610/http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_football_dolphins/2009/06/miami-dolphins-greg-ellis-and-brandon-marshall.html |archive-date=August 25, 2009 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Sun-Sentinel}} Marshall enjoys restoring vintage automobiles. He is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity (initiated into the Lambda Omega chapter) and does charity work with them. He is involved in an ongoing effort to rebuild Larimer Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2010https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/eli-lilly-and-company-working-together-health-equity/ he married Michi Nogami and they have three children.{{Cite news |date=February 6, 2015 |title=Brandon Marshall – My Wife Just Had Twins ... And She's Already Pre-Baby Weight! |work=TMZ |url=http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/06/brandon-marshall-michi-wife-twins-birth-kids/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-date=March 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170304114432/http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/06/brandon-marshall-michi-wife-twins-birth-kids/ |url-status=live }}

=Borderline personality disorder=

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On July 31, 2011, Marshall announced at a press conference that he had been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and that he hopes to spread awareness and understanding about the illness. Marshall said his entire professional career and adult personal life has been marred with symptoms of BPD, but only recently through treatment has he learned to consciously and effectively deal with the resulting problems of his actions that have been influenced by BPD. Marshall cited a recent study that suggests at least 35% of male prison inmates nationally, and 25% of female inmates, have been diagnosed with BPD. He said he hopes to help reduce the stigma of BPD, and encourage and lead others with the disorder to receive proper care. On October 10, 2013, Marshall donned a pair of bright green Nike cleats in support of Mental Illness Awareness Week.{{Cite web |last=McIntyre |first=Ashley |date=October 11, 2013 |title=Football meets football – Nike Hypervenom Grabs Headlines |url=http://www.soccer.com/guide/football-meets-football/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811164128/http://www.soccer.com/guide/football-meets-football/ |archive-date=August 11, 2018 |website=Soccer.com}} Marshall pledged to donate any fine he incurred from the NFL to charity, an estimated $5,250.{{Cite web |last1=Schefter |first1=Adam |last2=Dickerson |first2=Jeff |date=October 13, 2013 |title=Marshall's shoes to cost him $10.5K |url=https://www.espn.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9819333/green-shoes-cost-brandon-marshall-chicago-bears-10500 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=October 16, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016052054/http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9819333/green-shoes-cost-brandon-marshall-chicago-bears-10500 |url-status=live }}

In March 2018, Marshall partnered with the University of Michigan, the rapper Logic, Glenn Close, his wife Michi and the Steven Schwartzberg Foundation in launching a campaign titled Who Can Relate, a national mental health awareness campaign.{{Cite web |date=May 10, 2018 |title=U-M joins with Glenn Close, Logic, and Brandon Marshal to Destigmatize Mental Illness |url=http://smtd.umich.edu/who-can-relate/ |access-date=July 11, 2018 |website=U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance |language=en |archive-date=June 16, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190616132631/https://smtd.umich.edu/who-can-relate/ |url-status=live }} Marshall has also founded the mental health awareness organization, Project 375. This initiative is focused on ending the stigma and stereotypes associated with mental illness.{{Cite web |last=Holmes |first=Lindsay |date=October 30, 2015 |title=Meet The NFL Wide Receiver Who Wants To End Mental Health Stigma |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brandon-marshall-under-armour_n_563269eee4b0631799118b98 |access-date=September 12, 2019 |website=HuffPost |archive-date=June 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612230921/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brandon-marshall-under-armour_n_563269eee4b0631799118b98 |url-status=live }} Project 375 hosts trainings for different communities across the nation in order to educate others on identifying the signs of mental illness.{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Susan |date=September 14, 2017 |title=NFL Star Brandon Marshall Opens Up About His Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis: 'There Were Signs' |url=https://people.com/human-interest/nfl-star-brandon-marshall-on-his-borderline-personality-disorder-diagnosis-and-removing-the-stigma-of-mental-illness/ |access-date=September 12, 2019 |website=PEOPLE.com |language=en |archive-date=August 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813003321/https://people.com/human-interest/nfl-star-brandon-marshall-on-his-borderline-personality-disorder-diagnosis-and-removing-the-stigma-of-mental-illness/ |url-status=live }}

=Legal troubles=

According to Orlando-Orange County public records (case 48-2004-MM-012392-O), on Halloween 2004, while a student at UCF, Marshall was arrested in Orlando on charges of assault on a law enforcement officer, refusal to obey, disorderly conduct, and resisting an officer.{{Cite web |date=November 1, 2004 |title=State of Florida vs. Marshall, Brandon Tyrone |url=https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/CaseDetails?caseId=5704723&caseIdEnc=xWgoTuU0mahviulngLpZ%2FaG6Xzp1K3ao69wAY%2Bf5F7zk98ketaxBYhA2W%2BCmlahAUG3S0bdtGkFkvWTX8WW1nh6%2BP4J3jixidUO24R3NGic%3D |website=myeclerk.com}}{{Dead link|date=December 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

On January 1, 2007, Marshall was present at The Shelter, a nightclub in Denver, Colorado, along with teammates Javon Walker and Darrent Williams. The trio were attending a birthday party held for and by Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin. As the players were leaving the club in a limousine, Williams was fatally shot in the neck after an unknown assailant opened fire on the vehicle. Willie Clark was later charged with the murder.{{Cite web |last=Cardona |first=Felisa |date=March 18, 2009 |title=High bail set for 3 murder suspects |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2009/03/18/high-bail-set-for-3-murder-suspects/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=January 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110103045/https://www.denverpost.com/2009/03/18/high-bail-set-for-3-murder-suspects/ |url-status=live }} Walker has stated in interviews that the shooter was likely a nightclub patron whose motive was retaliation after being involved in an altercation with Marshall's cousin earlier that night.{{Cite web |last=Lake |first=Thomas |date=April 11, 2011 |title=BAD NIGHTS IN THE NFL |url=https://vault.si.com/vault/2011/04/11/bad-nights-in-the-nfl |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Sports Illustrated Vault |language=en-us |archive-date=February 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207174215/https://vault.si.com/vault/2011/04/11/bad-nights-in-the-nfl |url-status=live }}

On March 26, 2007, Marshall was arrested in the Highlands Ranch suburb of Denver on suspicion of domestic violence after his girlfriend reported that following a domestic dispute, Marshall prevented a taxi she was in from leaving his house.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Lindsay H. |date=June 28, 2008 |title=Violent tendency, no penalty |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/06/28/violent-tendency-no-penalty/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225144804/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/06/28/violent-tendency-no-penalty/ |url-status=live }} Charges from the incident were later dismissed on May 25, 2007, after Marshall completed anger management counseling.{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2007 |title=Charges dropped against Broncos WR Marshall |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2882758 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=January 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110223912/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2882758 |url-status=live }}

In the early morning of October 22, 2007, Marshall was arrested in the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area at the intersection of 14th and Blake St. for driving under the influence of alcohol.{{Cite web |last=Moreno |first=Ivan |date=October 23, 2007 |title=Brandon Marshall charged with DUI |url=http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5728658,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090402114207/http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5728658,00.html |archive-date=April 2, 2009 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=The Rocky Mountain News}} A trial was scheduled for September 16, but Marshall instead agreed to a plea bargain four days earlier; he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while ability impaired.{{Cite web |last=Poppen |first=Julie |date=September 12, 2008 |title=Bronco pleads guilty to DWAI |url=https://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/12/brandon-marshall-pleads-guilty-lesser-charge/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017035144/https://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/12/brandon-marshall-pleads-guilty-lesser-charge/?partner=RSS |archive-date=October 17, 2013 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=The Rocky Mountain News}} He was sentenced to one-year probation and 24 hours of community service.

On June 12, 2008, Marshall was ticketed for an illegal lane change, then found to be without his license and proof of insurance.{{Cite web |date=July 8, 2008 |title=Another traffic ticket for Bronco Marshall |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/07/08/another-traffic-ticket-for-bronco-marshall/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301020155/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/07/08/another-traffic-ticket-for-bronco-marshall/ |url-status=live }} The case was eventually dropped as part of a plea bargain for the October 22, 2007, driving incident involving alcohol.

A September 17, 2008, article on CompleteColorado.com stated that the solicitor's office in Fulton County, Georgia filed misdemeanor battery charges on September 10 for an alleged incident on March 4, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia. Marshall was booked on March 6, then released the next day after posting a $1,000 cash bond.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Lindsay H. |date=June 24, 2008 |title=On-field talent, off-field trouble |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/06/24/on-field-talent-off-field-trouble/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225175057/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/06/24/on-field-talent-off-field-trouble/ |url-status=live }} The case was assigned to Judge John Mather in Georgia state court.{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2008 |title=Criminal Charges Filed Against Marshall In Atlanta |url=http://www.completecolorado.com/Marshall4.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306094551/http://www.completecolorado.com/Marshall4.html |archive-date=March 6, 2012 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Complete Colorado}} On August 14, 2009, a jury in Atlanta found Marshall not guilty.{{Cite web |last=Brumback |first=Kate |date=August 14, 2009 |title=Broncos' Brandon Marshall Found Not Guilty - cbs4denver.com |url=http://cbs4denver.com/local/brandon.marshall.atlanta.2.1129105.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090817210432/http://cbs4denver.com/local/brandon.marshall.atlanta.2.1129105.html |archive-date=August 17, 2009 |access-date=January 8, 2021}}

On March 1, 2009, Marshall was arrested in Atlanta for disorderly conduct after allegedly being involved in a fight with his fiancée, Michi Nogami-Campbell. Marshall was released on a $300 bond.{{Cite web |date=March 2, 2009 |title=Broncos embattled WR Marshall arrested again |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3944945 |access-date=October 3, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004021340/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3944945 |url-status=live }} The charges were dropped the following day.{{Cite news |last1=Jones |first1=Lindsay H. |last2=Klis |first2=Mike |date=March 2, 2009 |title=Marshall charges dropped |language=en-US |work=The Denver Post |url=http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_11818361 |access-date=October 3, 2018 |archive-date=October 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015131809/http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_11818361 |url-status=live }}

On April 23, 2011, Marshall was stabbed near his stomach by his wife, Michi Nogami-Marshall. He was taken to a hospital and was released two days later. He has since made a full recovery.{{Cite news |date=April 25, 2011 |title=Miami Dolphins' Brandon Marshall stabbed by wife, police say – ESPN |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=6414256 |access-date=August 3, 2012 |archive-date=September 3, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903095326/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6414256 |url-status=live }}

It was later revealed by police that Marshall's wife did make a brief 911 call, but it only described an unspecified emergency and no mention of a stabbing ever took place. She was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and is free on $7,500 bail.

On early Sunday, March 11, 2012, two days before his trade to the Bears, Marshall was accused of hitting a woman in the face at a New York club and being involved in a melee. The New York Post stated that Marshall, his wife and some friends were at Marquee when a brawl ensued, and Marshall punched the woman below her left eye, although he may have been attempting to hit the woman's friends.{{Cite web |last=Conley |first=Kirstan |date=March 14, 2012 |title=NFL receiver Marshall 'slugs' woman at Chelsea nightclub |url=http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/nfl_receiver_marshall_slugs_woman_Ad0Ydwu0KcuIXf8PiXfiIO#ixzz1p47iclnH |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=New York Post |archive-date=June 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622174611/http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/nfl_receiver_marshall_slugs_woman_Ad0Ydwu0KcuIXf8PiXfiIO#ixzz1p47iclnH |url-status=live }} The investigation later ended after a lack of evidence of Marshall's role in the incident.{{Cite web |date=May 14, 2012 |title=Police to conclude investigation into Brandon Marshall |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/police-to-conclude-investigation-into-brandon-marshall-09000d5d82915be4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108212555/https://www.nfl.com/news/police-to-conclude-investigation-into-brandon-marshall-09000d5d82915be4 |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |access-date=August 3, 2012 |website=NFL.com}}

Accomplishments

=Awards and honors=

6× Pro Bowl selection (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015)
2× First-team All-Pro selection (2012, 2013)
2× Second-team All-Pro selection (2009, 2015)
NFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (2015)
2012 Pro Bowl MVP
3× AFC Offensive Player of the Week – Week 2 (2008), Week 14 (2009), Week 13 (2015)
10,000 Receiving Yards Club
UCF Athletics Hall of Fame (2019)
2005 Hawaii Bowl MVP
Second-team All-C-USA (2005)
Marshall's number #15 was retired at Lake Howell High School (2012){{Cite web |date=September 17, 2012 |title=Former Silver Hawk star Brandon Marshall gets number retired at Lake Howell High School |url=https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2012/9/15/former_silverhawk_st |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=www.baynews9.com |language=en}}
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr award

=NFL records and milestones=

First to have a 1,000 receiving yard season with four different teams (Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets){{Cite web |last=Werner |first=Barry |date=January 3, 2021 |title=Brandin Cooks joins Brandon Marshall with 1,000-yard seasons for 4 teams |url=https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2021/01/03/brandin-cooks-joins-brandon-marshal-with-1000-yard-seasons-for-4-teams/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Touchdown Wire |language=en-US |archive-date=January 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110102835/https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2021/01/03/brandin-cooks-joins-brandon-marshal-with-1000-yard-seasons-for-4-teams/ |url-status=live }}
Most seasons with 100+ receptions (6)
Most receptions in an NFL game (21)
Third-most receptions in an NFL game (18)
Most receptions spanning five games in NFL history (55)
First player in NFL history to have at least 10 receptions in four out of five games[http://www.nflmedia.com What To Look For – Week 3] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990117000546/http://nflmedia.com/ |date=January 17, 1999 }}. NFLMedia.com. Retrieved February 28, 2009. (now tied with Calvin Johnson)
First player since 1960 to record eight career games of at least 10 receptions in his first four seasons[http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009121304/2009/REG14/broncos@colts/recap NFL Game Center: Denver Broncos At Indianapolis Colts – 2009 Week 14] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100812121127/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009121304/2009/REG14/broncos@colts/recap |date=August 12, 2010 }}. NFL.com. December 13, 2009. Retrieved December 14, 2009.
Fifth player in NFL history (first Broncos player; one of six total) to have at least 100 receptions in three straight seasons
Ninth player in NFL history (second Broncos player) to have at least 100 receptions in back-to-back seasons (2007 and 2008)
Caught 102 passes in 2007(second-career NFL season), becoming only the third second-year player in NFL history to have at least 100 receptions in a season

=New York Jets franchise records=

Most receptions in a single season: 109 (2015){{Cite web |title=New York Jets Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/single-season-receiving.htm |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301174602/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/single-season-receiving.htm |url-status=live }}
Most receiving yards in a single season: 1,502 (2015)
Most receiving touchdowns in a single season: 14 (2015) (Tied with Don Maynard and Art Powell)

=Chicago Bears franchise records=

{{As of|2021}}'s NFL off-season, Brandon Marshall held at least 6 Bears franchise records, including:

Most receptions in a single season: 118 (2012){{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/single-season-receiving.htm |access-date=January 8, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108032710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/chi/single-season-receiving.htm |url-status=live }}
Most receiving yards in a single season: 1,508 (2012)
Most Rec Yds/Game (career): 78.3
Most Rec Yds/Game (season): 94.3 (2012)
Most 100+ yard receiving games (season): 7 (2012; tied with Harlon Hill and Jeff Graham)
Most 1,000+ receiving yard seasons: 2 (one of six players)

=Pro Bowl records=

Most receiving touchdowns in single game (4){{Cite web |date=January 30, 2012 |title=Dolphins' Brandon Marshall sets NFL Pro Bowl record with four touchdowns as AFC beats NFC with offensive explosion |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/dolphins-brandon-marshall-sets-nfl-pro-bowl-record-touchdowns-afc-beats-nfc-offensive-explosion-article-1.1013953 |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=New York Daily News |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=February 2, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202025434/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/dolphins-brandon-marshall-sets-nfl-pro-bowl-record-touchdowns-afc-beats-nfc-offensive-explosion-article-1.1013953 |url-status=live }}