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Disgruntled Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall lived up to his word Monday by arriving for the start of the Denver Broncos training camp.
Marshall, who missed all offseason workouts while rehabbing from hip surgery and protesting his contract and his medical treatment from the team, participated in the short afternoon workout. But he made it clear afterward that he remains displeased with his situation.
He said the reason he showed up was to avoid the $15,888 daily fines he could have been assessed otherwise.
Marshall, who had previously asked the Broncos for a trade, said earlier this month at the ESPYs that he would attend training camp because he was under contract. Monday was the reporting date in Denver for rookies and select veterans, including those coming off injuries. Marshall had hip surgery in March.
Denver's full squad starts camp Friday.
While his arrival may not necessarily mean he no longer wants to be traded, it is a sign that Marshall, who can be a free agent next year, plans to play in Denver despite his request. He situation will likely be addressed by the team, and perhaps him, after Monday afternoon's practice.
Marshall, who is entering his fourth NFL season, has developed into one of the better receivers in the league. He has had back-to-back 100-catch seasons and made his first Pro Bowl in 2008. Marshall's career has been hampered by several off-field issues and injuries. He was suspended by the league for one game last season for violating its personal-conduct policy.
Marshall asked to be traded because he wanted a raise and because he had medical trust issues with the team.
Marshall, who missed all offseason workouts while rehabbing from hip surgery and protesting his contract and his medical treatment from the team, participated in the short afternoon workout. But he made it clear afterward that he remains displeased with his situation.
He said the reason he showed up was to avoid the $15,888 daily fines he could have been assessed otherwise.
Marshall, who had previously asked the Broncos for a trade, said earlier this month at the ESPYs that he would attend training camp because he was under contract. Monday was the reporting date in Denver for rookies and select veterans, including those coming off injuries. Marshall had hip surgery in March.
Denver's full squad starts camp Friday.
While his arrival may not necessarily mean he no longer wants to be traded, it is a sign that Marshall, who can be a free agent next year, plans to play in Denver despite his request. He situation will likely be addressed by the team, and perhaps him, after Monday afternoon's practice.
Marshall, who is entering his fourth NFL season, has developed into one of the better receivers in the league. He has had back-to-back 100-catch seasons and made his first Pro Bowl in 2008. Marshall's career has been hampered by several off-field issues and injuries. He was suspended by the league for one game last season for violating its personal-conduct policy.
Marshall asked to be traded because he wanted a raise and because he had medical trust issues with the team.
