The Denver Broncos notified linebacker Brandon Marshall on Friday that they will not be exercising his contract option for 2019, meaning he will become a free agent when the new league year begins next month. The 29-year-old should have no problem finding work, especially if he is willing to play on defense and offense.
Marshall, of course, shares the same name with veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall. After word surfaced that the Broncos are not bringing him back, linebacker Brandon took to Twitter to ask if any teams are in need of a receiver.
But on that note. Who out there needs a Wide Receiver? Lol
— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh) February 15, 2019
He was joking, of course. As you might expect, that is hardly the first time the two Brandon Marshalls have been confused for one another.
Marshall appeared in 11 games over two of the past three seasons because of injuries, but he has been a productive player when healthy. He has also been very outspoken about national anthem protests, so it will be interesting to see if that impacts his free agency at all the way it did with defensive back Eric Reid last offseason.
