Brandon Marshall hasn’t played an NFL snap in almost five years, last appearing as a Seahawks backup in 2018. He didn’t have much left then (his Seahawks tenure lasted all of six games) and probably has a lot less now.
But Marshall says he’d gladly return to New York for a second stint with the Jets if Aaron Rodgers asked him to.
“We’re going to win the Super Bowl. I’m going to be able to contribute at a high level,” said Marshall, plotting a late-career move to tight end after 13 seasons as a wide receiver. “This is what I’m going to give you—45 catches, throughout the year, 20-30 plays a game. I’m going to give you eight touchdowns.”
If you followed Marshall’s career at all, you know he was never in one place for long, changing teams about as often as you’d fill up your Subaru at the local Shell station. The six-time Pro Bowler, however, did enjoy one of his better seasons while playing for the Jets in 2015, tying for the league-lead with a career-high 14 touchdowns.
“If there’s an opportunity to come back, I’m coming back,” said Marshall Thursday on I Am Athlete. “Put me out there, I could still do a jump ball, fades.”
Dear @NYJets,
Brandon Marshall is willing to come out of retirement and play TE for Aaron Rodgers.
We’ve provided a short video detailing what he’ll contribute 📈
Talk soon,
– I Am Athlete Management
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At 6-foot-5, 232 pounds, Marshall certainly has the build to be an effective tight end, though learning a new position on the fly—particularly one that requires blocking expertise—might not be as easy as it looks.
“I’ll watch the games now and I’ll be like, ‘How the hell did I do that?’ And I was a guy that played relentless, fearless,” said Marshall, already having second thoughts about his comeback. “I might get hit the first time and be like, ‘Why did I do this?’”
Luckily for the 39-year-old, it’s doubtful Rodgers—who is actually a few months older than Marshall—will be seeking out his services, allowing him to continue podcasting from the comfort of his own home without risking his life running into a human freight train like Aaron Donald or Micah Parsons.
