Brandon Marshall signs contract extension on ‘The View’

Brandon Marshall signed a three-year, $30 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears on Monday. And because it’s 2014, he did it on “The View.”

While the bizarre decision sent the world of social media into a frenzy, Marshall actually has a pretty good reason for why he inked the new deal on a talk show. He has pledged to donate at least $1 million of his new contract to the mental health community, which he confirmed with a photo on Instagram. His appearance on “The View” was to raise awareness for that.

Marshall, who has been diagnosed borderline personality disorder, wore green cleats during a game last year to raise awareness for mental health. He later auctioned them off and donated the money, despite the fact that he was fined for violating the NFL’s uniform policy. Good on you, Brandon.

Combined with his current deal, the new contract places Marshall under contract with the Bears for the next four seasons at $40 million.

Photo: Twitter/Scott Isaacs