The Broncos have told veteran outside linebacker Brandon Marshall that they "most likely" will not exercise the option on his contract, ESPN.com reported Friday and NFL Network confirmed, meaning he would become an unrestricted free agent March 13.
The linebacker tweeted a farewell to Broncos fans Friday morning.
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Much Love for Broncos country! Still not over yet, but being injured 2 out of the last 3 years after the Super Bowl killed me! But that’s life. I’ll land on my feet as I always do. ✊🏾
— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh) February 15, 2019
As he acknowledged, Marshall, who'll turn 30 in September, was limited in 2017 and '18 by knee and ankle injuries. He played in only 11 games for the 6-10 Broncos in 2018, finishing with 42 tackles.
Marshall, who came to Denver in 2013 after being drafted by the Jaguars in 2012, had two years remaining on a four-year extension he signed in 2016 and was set to make base salaries of $6.5 million in 2019 and $7 million in 2020.
In 74 games (63 starts), he has 423 tackles (28 for losses), 6 1/2 sacks and two interceptions in his career.