DAVIE, Fla. --
Dolphins cornerback
Byron Maxwell, with a smile, denied accusations by
New York Jets wide receiver
Brandon Marshall earlier this week that the veteran defender holds "every single play."
Responded Maxwell on Thursday: "Did I hold him every play? No. I never hold."
It's not true that Maxwell never holds. He has one defensive holding penalty this season, two in 2015 and 11 during his career, according to ESPN Stats and Information.
- Jets WR Brandon Marshall called out Dolphins cornerback Byron Maxwell on Wednesday, accusing Maxwell of foul play.
Maxwell said he heard of Marshall's comments when a friend texted him Wednesday, and that he doesn't know Marshall beyond their one game against each other in 2015, when Maxwell was with the Eagles. A year later, Maxwell seemed a bit surprised the game stuck with Marshall so much.
It could be a sign Maxwell is already under Marshall's skin leading into the divisional game Sunday between the Jets (3-5) and Dolphins (3-4).
"I might be doing something right now, huh?" Maxwell said. "I'm going to play my game. ... I mean, it's fun, I guess. But I'm not worried about anything. I'm still focused on the game and what I gotta do to win. I'm cool."