Brandon Marshall wants to retire after his two-year deal with the Giants expires. The 33-year-old wide receiver said today he would like to end his career after 13 seasons.
Although, there is a notable catch to his late-career outline. The outspoken wideout wants to win a Super Bowl before leaving. While that should probably go without saying, since that’s generally a goal for NFL performers, the Giants’ potential ascent in the next two years could now have an impact on how long Marshall plays.
“Two years,” Marshall said, via NJ.com’s James Kratch, after speaking in a mental health forum at MetLife Stadium. “I just decided that last week. Two years. I’m going to get my Super Bowl and then have a little bit more fun and go change the world in the mental health space.”
Marshall signed a two-year, $12MM deal with the Giants — one that would take him through his age-34 season. The wide receiver was diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder in 2010 and has been involved in raising awareness for mental health issues for years as well. A six-time Pro Bowler, Marshall began a natural transition period to a post-football life by starting as a full-time analyst on Showtime’s Inside the NFL in 2014.
The Super Bowl goal would mark a vast ascent for a Marshall team since he’s enjoyed a highly productive career but has done so exclusively for outfits that failed to make the playoffs. He’s 0-for-11 in that department. The Giants are coming off their first playoff berth in five years.
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!
This dude is a huge inspiration. I’d love a list of your accomplishments.
There aren’t many NFL players I actually like as human beings. Marshall is one. Interesting guy.