Jets Release Veteran WR Brandon Marshall

The New York Jets released veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall on Friday, thus saving more than $7 million on their salary cap.

Jets Release Veteran WR Brandon Marshall

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the news Thursday night. The move comes just days after the Jets notified both cornerback Darrelle Revis and offensive lineman Nick Mangold of their imminent releases. All three players will become free agents when the new league year begins March 9.

Marshall, who will be 33 later this month, was set to earn $7.5 million in 2017. The Chicago Bears traded the wideout to the Jets in 2015. In his first season in New York, Marshall logged 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, those figures dropped significantly. He recorded 788 yards receiving and three touchdowns. He also recorded career lows for receptions (59) and receiving touchdowns (3).

”Brandon was an important addition in 2015,” said general manager Mike Maccagnan. ”He strives to make the most out of every opportunity and brought an unrivaled commitment to his craft. I’m sure he will continue with that same mindset as he moves forward.”

The 11-year NFL veteran has never been in the playoffs.

Marshall thanked the Jets organization in an Instagram post, especially owner Woody Johnson, Maccagnan and coach Todd Bowles, “for bringing me in and embracing me.” He also acknowledged, by name, members of the equipment and training staffs, the media relations department, the maintenance crew, and even the media.

Marshall was involved in a locker room argument with teammate Sheldon Richardson following the Jets’ loss in Kansas City in Week 3. The fight seemed to set the tone for the team’s 5-11 2016 season.

The receiver also previously played for the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins.

Marshall played his second season with the Jets through a sprained knee ligament, sprained foot and toe injury for most of the season, and then finally suffered a sore hip, which rendered him inactive.

Per NFL Research, Marshall ranks first in the NFL in receptions (921) and receiving yards (11,752) over the last 10 seasons. The six-time Pro Bowler is also tied for first in 100-yard receiving games (46) and tied for second in receiving touchdowns (80).

CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 30: Brandon Marshall #15 of the New York Jets runs with the ball while playing the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)