The New York Giants have released wide receiver Brandon Marshall, the team announced Thursday. Marshall’s time with the Giants comes to an end just one season into a two-year deal due to a failed physical, as per general manager Dave Gettleman.
The 34-year-old wideout played in only five games for the Giants in 2017 after suffering a season-ending ankle injury in October. Marshall failed to catch a touchdown in his short stint with Big Blue.
Marshall signed a two-year deal worth $11 million with the Giants last offseason and was scheduled to earn $5 million in 2018.
Drafted in the fourth round (119th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft, Marshall ranks 23rd on the NFL’s all-time receiving yards list (12,215) and is tied for 23rd in all-time receiving touchdowns with 82.
Given his ongoing rehabilitation, it's not unlikely that Marshall could have trouble finding a team and decide to call it a career.
With Marshall’s release, the Giants save slightly less than $5 million in cap space. He had been on the books for $6.156 million against the salary cap in 2018.
With Marshall’s release, the Giants save slightly less than $5 million in cap space. He had been on the books for $6.156 million against the salary cap in 2018.
Earlier in the week, Marshall responded to speculation of Dez Bryant joining the Giants, sending him a message on Instagram reading, “Sorry, baby bro. No room.” The post was later deleted.
Asked whether the Giants had any interest in Bryant, Gettleman said there is “always interest” and he wouldn’t rule out kicking the tires on the former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver.
Marshall, 34, now hits the free agent market as he seeks a playoff appearance that has long eluded him. In his career, Marshall has played for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets as well as his time with the Giants. Marshall has made the Pro Bowl six times, was named First-Team All-Pro in 2012, and earned a Second-Team All-Pro nod in 2015 after becoming the co-leader in receiving touchdowns in the NFL.
