I’m comfortable that in 20 years people will know me for more than football because I see myself as more than a football player anyway.” The linebacker dealt with loss of sponsorships and excessive criticism as an early advocate of Black Lives Matter, but his efforts in the Denver and Las Vegas communities demonstrated his gesture was in no way hollow.Marshall worked with the Denver Police Department to revise their use-of-force protocols and started his own charity, the Williams-Marshall Cares Leadership Program, to mentor at-risk teenagers.At the end of last year, he moved back to Las Vegas for the first time in more than six years in part to do more grassroots work locally — including expanding his program, feeding low-income families and offering a free youth football camp.“I’ve experienced so many different things and I know what it’s like to be Black in America and I know what it’s like for people in my community and how they feel,” Marshall said. Kiick left the Dolphins after the 1974 season to play in the World Football League, which folded midway through his first season in the league.

Everything that happens happens for a reason. We just looked at each other the other day and were like, ‘We’ve really been training five days a week for three months straight with no breaks.’”Many around the NFL feel that rookies will be the most adversely affected by the pandemic interrupting the usual offseason. And if I have platform, I was like, ‘You know what? All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. I’m going to speak to this.’”It caught many off-guard, even those close to him. He stopped pushing back a knee surgery he needed, and had it completed in January.Ever since he’s been cleared, he’s been re-strengthening his knee and the rest of his body with Waters’ direction. 2020 Donruss Elite Patrick Mahomes Base Card Wow! Making the world a more welcoming place has always meant just as much to him as playing football.“I was really inspired by (Kaepernick) and I had a real conviction,” Marshall said. Brandon Marshall leaves the field with young players during the 4th Annual Brandon Marshall Youth Football Camp at Canyon Springs High School Saturday, June 8, 2019.

I wish I was still playing for a team, but that’s how life works out.”Marshall is currently a free agent but fully confident he’ll wind up on an NFL roster in the coming months. And if I have platform, I was like, ‘You know what? “You’re going to yell at us, call us the n-word but you’re not going to get out of your truck? Official champs gear available at NFL Shop with free shipping. “I understand the whole spectrum of how people feel, and honestly, with the kneeling, I just felt like I had a platform. Chiefs!. 24. By site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories |