Jets To Release Veteran Brandon Marshall

Written by the Around the NFL Staff at NFL.com

The New York Jets are releasing veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall at his request, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday, according to a source informed of the decision.

The Bears dealt Marshall via trade to the Jets in 2015. In his first season with the team, he recorded franchise-record-setting numbers in receptions (109) and receiving yards (1,503) and matched the team’s all-time mark in receiving touchdowns. In 2016, Marshall’s numbers slid considerably. He totaled 788 yards receiving and three touchdowns. He also posted career lows for receptions (59) and receiving touchdowns (3).

The 32-year-old wideout, who will be 33 later this month, was scheduled to make $7.5 million in 2017. Rapoport noted the Jets will save more than $7 million dollars on the salary cap with Marshall’s release.

Marshall took to social media early Friday morning to thank the Jets organization:

I want to thank Mr. Woody Johnson, Todd Bowles, Mike Maccagnan and Brian Heimerdinger for bringing me in and embracing me. They are all truly incredible people. My teammates, such a great group of guys whom I will miss like #Crazy 💚 And to all the great people that make it easy for us players to do what we do best. Clay Thank You. Jackie Thank You. Montelle Thank You. Szott Thank You. Jarred, Eric, Bruce, Nick, Meghan, Jesse Thank You. Andrew, Vito, Jim, Gus Thank You. John, Dave, Ezron, Greg, thank you. D you know you can cook…. Thank You. Justus, Aaron, George, Kevan thanks MeatHeads 🏋🏿‍♀️. Juan and Reynaldo I’ve never seen a facility so clean… Thank You. The New York media — Manish, Kimberly, Rich, Brian, and so many more on the Beat — they weren’t nearly as scary as everyone told me they would be. I think you guys are people after all 😂. I actually cherished the media– so much so that I have even become a part of it. I want to especially thank the incredibly loyal Jets fans, who were always there for us with their never-ending support. I’m sorry……I’m sorry we couldn’t bring you a championship, but I wish you and my former organization the very best in your pursuit for one in the future. I’m looking forward to finding a great organization where I can contribute and bring home a championship. I know I have a lot left to give, and @michi_marshall and I will truly miss the Jets, but we are excited for what lies ahead. #MindOverMatter

A post shared by Brandon Marshall (@bmarshall) on Mar 2, 2017 at 9:50pm PST

Entering his 12th season in the league, Marshall will ideally be looking to join a potential Super Bowl contender, Rapoport reported. He has yet to play in a postseason tilt despite stints with four different clubs — Denver, Miami, Chicago and New York.

Per NFL Research, Marshall ranks first in the league in receptions (921) and receiving yards (11,752) over the last 10 seasons. He is tied for first in 100-yard receiving games (46) and tied for second in receiving touchdowns (80). In addition, the six-time Pro Bowl selection has the most 100-reception seasons (6) in NFL history.

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