The tenuous relationship between Brandon Marshall and Broncos coach Josh McDaniels may be nearing an end
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Brandon Marshall has signed a $2.5 million restricted free agent tender with the Denver Broncos.
The tender offer by the Broncos and Marshall’s acceptance were the result of a phone call between Marshall & Denver head coach Josh McDaniels. The two spoke today regarding Marshall’s future with the team, a conversation that no doubt included input from the Broncos’ front office and Brandon Marshall’s agent Kennard McGuire.
While this move may seem like an indicator that Brandon Marshall will stay with the team, it is more likely designed to ease the Broncos’ negotiating position with teams interested in the 6’4″ wide receiver. Marshall caught 101 passes for 1,120 yards last year despite missing the team’s final game versus Kansas City.
Denver is rumored to be shopping Marshall to the Seattle Seahawks, and the $2.5 million restricted free agent tender will make any potential move much easier. Previous to Marshall signing the Broncos’ tender offer, Brandon would have needed to sign off on any potential trade. Now Brandon Marshall is under contract with Denver through the 2010 season as a restricted free agent, and the Broncos can make any trade move that suits the organization.
