Winner: Giants strike gold with Brandon Marshall
After being released by the New York Jets, veteran receiver Brandon Marshall didn’t even have to move his family to land a prime gig.
On Tuesday morning, Marshall signed a two-year, $12 million contract to play with Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr. and Co. as a member of the New York Giants.
Likely, Marshall could have angled for more money elsewhere. He’s still a dominant receiver, though last year was a down year thanks to some terrible quarterback play. However, as he explained after agreeing to terms with the Giants, winning is the most important thing on his mind these days.
“That’s why I’m here,” he said, per Michael Eisen of the team’s official website. “I’m here just because of that reason, because I want to finish my career as a winner.”
Marshall, in his 11 seasons as a pro, has never played in a postseason game.
He’ll certainly have a legitimate chance in 2017. By adding him, the Giants now feature one of the most-elite receiving corps in the NFL. Coupled with OBJ and rising star Sterling Shepard, Marshall gives New York a 1-2-3 punch capable of dominating every single Sunday.