Saints' Marshall jokes he's 'washed up,' excited for 'amazing opportunity'

Newly-signed New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Marshall was asked Wednesday if he can still play like he used to while compiling seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons from 2007 through 2013.

"No, I'm done. I'm washed up," said Marshall, according to ESPN's Mike Triplett. "What my film says this year is what it is."

The 34-year-old was signed by the Saints on Monday after being released by the Seattle Seahawks at the end of October; he had played just six games since signing as a free agent in the offseason. He joins the 8-1 Saints as his seventh NFL team, following his release from both the Seahawks and New York Giants in the 2018 calendar year.

Though he hasn't hit the 1,000-yard mark since 2015 - when he led the league with 14 receiving touchdowns as a member of the New York Jets - Marshall says he's excited to have the chance to play the first playoff game of his illustrious 13-year career which includes six Pro Bowls and one All-Pro honor.

"I've spent most of my career as the guy on top, All-Pro, Pro Bowl guy ... and I'm at the bottom right now," said Marshall. "I got an amazing opportunity to go to the Seahawks. That was an amazing experience. I just wasn't healthy enough. So when you're on the other side of 30 and you don't produce, this is the situation you'll find yourself in. So I'm excited and grateful for this opportunity, and I love playing football, and it's something I want to continue to do."

A fourth-round pick of the Denver Broncos from the 2006 NFL Draft, Marshall has recorded 970 receptions for 12,351 yards and 83 touchdowns over 178 games. However, he totaled just 136 yards with one touchdown over his stint with the Seahawks.

Head coach Sean Payton said the Saints will take it "week by week" when determining the role Marshall will serve. New Orleans hosts the Eagles this Sunday.

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