Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall was released by the New York Jets late Thursday Night, just 14 months removed from a Pro-Bowl season where he caught 109 passes for 1,502 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Marshall, who will be 33 on March 23, saw his numbers drop in 2016, with just 59 receptions for 788 yards and 3 touchdowns.
The 11-year veteran said on Instagram that he was “sorry” for not delivering a Super Bowl title to the Jets fans.
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Marshall is an out-spoken Christian who has shared his faith on many platforms including this conversation with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless back in 2012.
Marshall told ESPN in 2014 that his trust in Jesus has shown him the importance of being a servant. “I’m a believer in Christ. That’s my Lord and savior, and when you read the Bible, one of the biggest things that jumps out to me is his ability to serve others. So I always tell guys, if you want to be Muslim, be Muslim. You know, I have my beliefs. I’m not forcing that on you. But if you say you’re a Christian, then it’s either you’re all-in or you’re all-out. One of the teachings is being a servant, and you can’t be a selfish servant. I don’t think those two relate. It’s a contradiction.”
Now a free-agent, NFL fans will follow closely where Brandon Marshall ends up signing to play next season as he looks to continue his playing career.
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