Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall wants a trade. His frustration got the best of him Wednesday, when cameras caught him misbehaving during practice.
It appears to have been the last straw in the ongoing saga between Denver and Marshall. The Broncos have suspended Marshall indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team.
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Marshall was caught on video punting a ball away from the ball boy, instead of handing it to him, and was also seen running at much less than full speed during drills. He missed practice Thursday, but the team did not comment on his absence.
He told ESPN Thursday that he was sorry.
"Me punting the ball was definitely frustration," Marshall said. "It was an error in judgment. There was a lot of frustration (Wednesday) coming out of a meeting."The suspension is effective immediately. The Broncos announced the move Friday morning, and head coach Josh McDaniels told the team of the decision.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on his Twitter page that the team could bring Marshall back for the regular-season opener Sept. 13, assuming he behaves himself between now and then. In the meantime, this could be a huge blow to Marshall's hopes of a trade. It's highly unlikely that the Broncos would get anything close to true value back for a very talented receiver, when it's so obvious that the situation between player and team is this bad.
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In this 2008 photo provided by the NFL, New England Patriots offensive lineman Russ Hochstein is shown. The Patriots have traded Hochstein to the Denver Broncos for an undisclosed draft choice, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009. Hochstein, a fifth-round draft pick by Tampa Bay in 2001, began with New England on the practice squad in 2002 and played in 91 games in the past seven seasons. (AP Photo/NFL) ** NO SALES **
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh celebrates with teammates Deion Branch (83) and Ray Willis, right, after Houshmandzadeh caught a ball for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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SEATTLE - AUGUST 22: Max Unger #60 of the Seattle Seahawks pass protects for quarterback Mike Teel #14 against Matthias Askew #99 of the Denver Broncos on August 22, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 27-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matthias Askew;Mike Teel;Max Unger
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SEATTLE - AUGUST 22: Tight end Joe Newton #46 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a touchdown catch in the endzone against Alphonso Smith #33 of the Denver Broncos on August 22, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 27-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Newton
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SEATTLE - AUGUST 22: Defensive end Nick Reed #98 of the Seattle Seahawks just misses blocking a punt by Britton Colquitt #4 of the Denver Broncos on August 22, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 27-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Britton Colquitt;Nick Reed
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SEATTLE - AUGUST 22: Alphonso Smith #33 of the Denver Broncos rushes against the Seattle Seahawks on August 22, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 27-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Alphonso Smith
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SEATTLE - AUGUST 22: Running back T.J. Duckett #44 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against D.J. Williams #55 of the Denver Broncos on August 22, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 27-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** D.J. Williams;T.J. Duckett
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SEATTLE - AUGUST 22: Running back Devin Moore #30 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against D.J. Johnson #35 of the Denver Broncos on August 22, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 27-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Devin Moore
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SEATTLE - AUGUST 22: Running back Darius Walker #34 of the Denver Broncos rushes against the Seattle Seahawks on August 22, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 27-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Darius Walker
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SEATTLE - AUGUST 22: Quarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos passes against the Seattle Seahawks on August 22, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 27-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kyle Orton
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
8-28-2009 @ 11:11AM
JFCJR said...
Go for it Brandon! The truth is, despite being a great talent, I would have wanted Shanny to get rid of him if he couldn't clean up his off-field problems. HOWEVER, McDumbass could have avoided this entire mess. He srewed up the Jay Cutler situation and the problems in Broncoland will continue to spiral out of control as a result. McDumbass is an egotistical moron that is a Belichick wannabe that has destroyed the entire organization for years to come without even coaching his 1st game. I cannot wait for McDumbass to piss of Champ Bailey! I know he can do it! McDumbass is just going to be another New England assistant that will be a failure as a head coach. Yeah.......go for it Brandon! Anything to mess up McDaniels is fine with me.....
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8-28-2009 @ 12:14PM
ecmscw said...
What a Jackass......blame everyone but the people responsible. Idiot!
8-28-2009 @ 3:56PM
capistrana7 said...
Exactly right... and I hope that SOB Bowlen is happy now. Go Bears!
8-29-2009 @ 12:57AM
hdchevlman said...
LOL! I am not even Broncos fan and from the outside looking in, you are completely correct!! Well written!!!
8-29-2009 @ 11:07AM
mayoderiso said...
JFCJR, you are spot on with your assesment of the Bronco situation. I am a life long fan and I hope they fail this year just to get rid of this guy.
8-28-2009 @ 11:17AM
siflandollysh0w said...
Cmon Snyder bring Marshall to Washington!
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8-28-2009 @ 12:39PM
HEADHAWG said...
wait for him to be released then we grab him.Better- let's see Marko Mitchell develop into another Malcolm Kelley type presence on the field.with Moss and Devin Thomas,we could have a very stout receiver corp.HTTR
8-28-2009 @ 11:18AM
blahblah said...
Giants could use another troublesome receiver since our last one is gone. Plus this guy has talent regardless of his childish behavior. Be a man Marshall and stop acting like every other punk out there.
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8-28-2009 @ 11:20AM
joe j said...
Well it looks like McDummy has still not gotten control of this team. He is in over his head and the owner better correct the mistake he made by hiring this guy.
Bronco fans we are in for probably the worst season we have had since before the Elway era. I have been a fan for over 30 years, so I have seen the bad times and the great times. It is just sad that it has come to this. This team has no leadership and that always spells disaster for a football team.
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8-28-2009 @ 11:53AM
fouritiswritten said...
wait till mcdaniels has a full season of kile orton
8-28-2009 @ 11:21AM
Mike The Raider said...
we could use a guy like this in oakland--it appears the broncos will be 4-12 this season--I just love this---Raiders for Life
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8-28-2009 @ 11:13PM
TONYHARI77 said...
RAIDERS, LOL! BRONCOS WILL DEFEAT THE RAIDERS EVERY YEAR LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN DOING. LOL AT RAIDERS 72 LOSSES SINCE 2003 AND HAVING 6 HEAD COACHES AND NOT HAVING A WINNNG SEASON. AND AT LEAST WE DONT HAVE COACHES THAT PUNCH PEOPLE IN THE JAW. RAIDERS ARE GETTING WORSE. BRONCOS WERE THE LAST TEAM TO WIN A SUPERBOWL IN THE AFC WEST I RECALL. THE RAIDERS WILL BE IN LAST PLACE AGAIN IN 2009 JUST LIKE THEY HAVE EVERY YEAR SINCE 2003. WOW, 6 YEARS IS AN AWFUL LONG TIME TO BE STARING AT LAST PLACE. IT NEVER CHANGES. GO BRONCOS!
8-29-2009 @ 12:16AM
Albert S . said...
I agree Mike all we need is one more hands reciever besides schilens . Bey sucks and Higgens can only go deep fast . Garcia at Qb and its on baby. OH YEAH TO HARRY TONY the brokehoes will be THE LAST in the division gaaroonteeeed . Yeah we have lost our asses the past few thanks to Alhsteimers Davis but I really do think we are back on tract IF Garcia starts .
8-28-2009 @ 11:23AM
mike said...
He will be in New York (Giants or Jets) within a week.
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8-28-2009 @ 11:43AM
imshortyk said...
Bring him to Tampa!!!
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8-28-2009 @ 11:48AM
twannh said...
Joe J
The Broncos have three former NFL head coaches on the staff along with Josh so if the four of them can't get to this guy who can?.....this is a player who doesn't understand the meaning of being a part of a team and will be a problem where ever he goes. This is not an organizational problem with the Bronco staff.
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8-29-2009 @ 12:49PM
h0tr0x said...
Think about it folks, if Rod Smith (Brandons mentor last year) isnt talking to him now, and Stokley says he deserved it.. Do you really think it's still all the coaches fault? B never grew up, neither did Cutler.. both will find out the hard way the NFL is a diff ballgame.
8-28-2009 @ 11:52AM
Ken said...
I think that professional players who act like this idiot should never be traded, but suspended for that full year without pay.
I think once you have a pro contract honor it and do what is right or take the highway and find another job outside of sports!!!!
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8-28-2009 @ 11:27PM
bill said...
i agree. where else can you make millions to play a kids game?? then, what do you do, you act like a spoiled kid. this is what it wrong with professional sports now, selfishness, lack of loyalty and a sense of pride. well, it will never stop until we stop paying these retards more than the President to act like babies. what happens when we pay these idiots millions?? rape, assault, sexual assault, drugs, shooting, DUI and the list just keeps going on and on like the energizer bunny........
8-28-2009 @ 11:53AM
Ahoy SeaPirate! said...
Bring him to Chicago with Da Bears...and Jay Cutler...the we'd be Super Bowl bound baby!
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