When Denver Broncos’ Pro-Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall was arrested for the seventh time in his professional career, many had written him off for half of the upcoming season.

Marshall learned Tuesday that he would not face any punishment from the National Football League.

“The NFL has confirmed that based on their own investigation, there will not be a suspension or any discipline issues as a result of Mr. Marshall’s arrest on March 1,” said Marshall’s attorney Harvey Steinberg. “I had been in touch with the NFL since right after the incident occurred, and we were under the belief that what took place would not rise to the level of any form of discipline.”

Broncos fans can now breathe a sigh of relief, as their top receiver the past two seasons and biggest playmaker on the offensive side of the ball will be in uniform for all 16 regular season games, provided he can stay healthy.

“We are humbled, enthused and excited by this decision by the commissioner’s office,” Marshall’s agent Kennard McGuire said. “We also understand that Brandon has to continue to grow, be accountable and responsible. We have no doubt he’ll do all the above and more.”

The young wide receiver is no stranger to second chances. 

Marshall was arrested not too long after being drafted by the Broncos, and before the 2006 season even started, he was out for half the season with an injury.

In 2007, Marshall broke onto the NFL scene, emerging as one of the league’s premiere players, showing great ability to gain extra yardage after the catch.

In 2008, Marshall was suspended for the Broncos’ season opener in Oakland, but he could have missed much more. He appealed a three game-suspension, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell saw something in him that he liked, so he only suspended Marshall for one game and two games pay.

Through a nagging hip injury, Marshall had his best season as a professional in 2008, catching 104 passes en route to his first ever trip to the Pro Bowl.

Entering his fourth year in the league, the young receiver hopes to earn a big paycheck and a long extension with the Broncos. It has even been rumored throughout the league that Marshall is holding out for the extension.

Marshall’s agent refutes the accusation that his client is going to skip out on team activities because of money reasons, and Bronco fans should have reason to believe this is true.

Earlier this offseason, Marshall had surgery on his hip and has been unable to participate in any practice due to his rehab.

It would seem like the perfect time for him to hold out, as he is physically inept anyway. 

Marshall is due $2.2 million in 2009, and the Broncos may be skeptical of signing him to a long-term deal due to his legal history. Still, he is a great receiver, and the team should do what it can to keep him wearing the Broncos’ shade of orange.

Clearly, Marshall is on board with the McDaniels’ regime, even though the new head coach traded away one of Marshall’s very good friends in Jay Cutler. 

Some believe that a fully healthy Marshall can rival the likes of Larry Fitzgerald among the league’s elite. If he cleans up his act, this young receiver will lead the Broncos to far greater things than imaginable.

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