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Former Bears WR Brandon Marshall Makes Personal Announcement
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Brandon Marshall spent 13 years as a wide receiver in the NFL, playing for six teams during his career. He had 970 receptions for 12,351 yards and 83 touchdowns in the league. Marshall had six Pro Bowl selections and made the First Team All-Pro once.
The 6-foot-5, 232-pound wideout was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos , where he played for the first four seasons of his career. However, he is best known for his three incredible years with the Chicago Bears , during which he made a pair of Pro Bowls.
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Marshall retired from the NFL in 2019. His last game action came with the Seattle Seahawks , where he played seven games in the 2018 season.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) before the Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions.© Tim Fuller-Imagn Images
On Thursday, Marshall announced some exciting personal news, as he and his partner, Kristen Jacques, got engaged. The couple announced their engagement via a collaborative Instagram post.
This announcement brought in a host of congratulations from some of his former teammates, celebrities and fans of the NFL great.
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"Congrats brudda 🙏🏾," said Sterling Shepard , who played with Marshall for the New York Giants in 2017.
"Congrats My G," wrote former NFL defensive back Brandon Flowers.
"Congrats ❤️❤️," commented legendary NFL running back LeSean McCoy .
When Marshall and Jacques get married, it will be the second marriage for the former NFL wideout. He was previously married to Michi Nogami.
"😍Congratulations my brother," continued the comments.
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"Congratulations to you both!! 🤍🤍🤍," wrote another user.
"Congratulations B, super happy for you 🥹🫶🏿," said one more.
This wonderful personal news for Marshall and his soon-to-be wife adds another nice note to the life of the all-time great.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Oct 3, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
