Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall received some support as well as quite a bit of heat when he decided to take a knee during the national anthem for the Broncos first game against the Panthers. He explained his stance and made it clear he is not anti-police or anti-military and that he has multiple family members affiliated with the armed forces. This week he took things a step further after meeting with the Denver police chief.
NFL: Russell Simmons Offers Brandon Marshall Endorsement Deal After He Lost Two For Protesting
Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall lost two endorsement deals after he joined his former teammate, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, in taking a knee during the national in protest. Since then, Russell Simmons has publicly offered an endorsement deal to Marshall through his RushCard company.
NFL: Broncos Brandon Marshall Loses Endorsement Over National Anthem Protest
Although the NFL can’t fine or punish players for not standing for the National Anthem, players can still feel the punishment in their wallets, just ask Brandon Marshall. On Thursday night for the opening game of the NFL season, Marshall decided to take a knee during the singing of the National Anthem, to support the stance of Colin Kaepernick, as well as his own. His decision has resulted in the loss of an endorsement deal with Air Academy Federal Credit Union.
(Photos) NFL: Idiot, Racist Fans Tweet Wrong Brandon Marshall After Broncos/Panthers Game
As you know by now, Broncos linebacker, Brandon Marshall, took a knee last night during the singing of the national anthem prior to the game against the Panthers. He took the knee to support Colin Kaepernick and his stance over current issues in our country. As you might expect, there were plenty of fans who hated him for doing so and attempted to send him racist, ignorant messages on twitter but there was just one problem. A huge chunk of the fans were sending the tweets to the Brandon Marshall of the New York Jets, who I’m sure was very surprised when he opened up his twitter last night.
NFL: Broncos Linebacker Brandon Marshall Took A Knee During The National Anthem Before Panthers Game
Brandon Marshall followed in the path of Colin Kaepernick and decided to take a knee during the national anthem before last night’s game against the Panthers. Marshall is actually a former college teammate of Kap, when they both played at the University of Nevada. He decided not to stand in part to support his friend but also to support what he feels is wrong with our country.
(Video) NFL: Brandon Marshall Bets His Porsche He’ll Have More Receiving Yards Than Antonio Brown!
Brandon Marshall got his quarterback locked in yesterday when Ryan Fitzpatrick agreed to a one-year, $12 million, fully guaranteed contract with the New York Jets. He’s feeling so confident, he put up his amazing car on a very interesting bet.
