The Dolphins have traded Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the Bears in exchange for two third-round picks.
Brandon Marshall Accused Of Punching Woman In Face, According To Report
“Both the Bears and Dolphins were aware of what occurred over the weekend. We decided to move forward with the trade. We have high expectations for Brandon as a Bear,” Bears general manager Phil Emery said in a statement.
Marshall’s attorney, Harvey Steinberg, asserts that while there was a fight that night, his client was not involved. Steinberg also said that as Marshall and his wife were leaving the club, Marshall’s wife was hit in the face with a bottle and suffered “serious” injuries that required a trip to the hospital.
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Read Article >Brandon Marshall Trade Reunites Him With Jay Cutler
With Cutler piloting the Denver offense in 2007, Marshall had 1,325 yards receiving, the best mark of his career. In 2008, he had 1,265 yards, the second-best mark of his career. Marshall, despite having some off-the-field issues, has been consistent throughout his career, which is why this trade is so surprising.
The Bears obviously needed help at receiver and many of us thought that help would come via free agency, not a trade. This is a solid move for the Bears. It’s unlikely they would find the kind of impact from those two third-round picks that Marshall will immediately bring.
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