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Adam Crowson
Wed, Sep 2, 1:21 PM

Sources: Marshall interest at issue
By Ed Werder
ESPN
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The Denver Broncos are carefully monitoring any public comments made by the New York Jets that might indicate the team is tampering with suspended receiver Brandon Marshall, sources said Wednesday.

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has consistently stated the team intends for Marshall, who wants either a new contract or a trade, to play for Denver this season. On Friday, Denver suspended Marshall through Sept. 5 for "detrimental" conduct.

The Broncos want Marshall to accept playing for them as the only outcome so that he will conform his behavior. The concern for the Broncos is those attempts could be undermined if the brooding Pro Bowl player becomes convinced a trade is possible.

Citing a source, Newsday reported on Wednesday that the Jets are "seriously considering" making a play for Marshall soon.

There has been no contact between the Broncos and the Jets as of Wednesday morning, sources said.

McDaniels has not singled out a specific episode, but said Marshall's suspension resulted from a series of incidents. At a recent practice, Marshall went out during pre-practice warm-ups and walked while the rest of the team ran. He punted a ball away instead of handing it to a ball boy, and swatted a pass thrown to him. His actions were caught on video and broadcast by KMGH-TV.

Ed Werder covers the NFL for ESPN. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.