The Raiders made a surprise move Friday, releasing inside linebacker Brandon Marshall. The decision will save Oakland just over $1 million in salary cap space this season.
Marshall, 29, tweeted a thank you note to the Raiders for the opportunity to compete for a roster spot this summer.
“Unfortunately I had to use training camp to work myself back to full health, and I did just that!” Marshall tweeted. “Ready for what God has for me next 🙌🏾.”
Marshall also tweeted that he would “love” to return to the Broncos.
Marshall signed with Denver in 2013 and emerged as a starter during the 2014 season. He was a key member of the team’s Super Bowl-winning defense in 2015 and remained a starter through the 2017 season.
Marshall battled through injuries last year and only started in seven games, totaling 42 tackles. The eighth-year defender says he is now healthy so Oakland must have just not liked what they saw from him this summer.
The Broncos could use more depth at inside linebacker but it remains to be seen if the team will consider bringing back Marshall. The team opted not to pick up his 2019 contract option in February.
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