The Miami Dolphins have traded Brandon Marshall to the Chicago Bears, reuniting him with Jay Cutler, his former Broncos quarterback.
The move, which was first reported by Fox Sports, has been confirmed by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The trade, which was made on the eve of free agency's start, brings the Dolphins two third-round picks according to Fox.
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It also clears $11,350,000 off the salary cap from the team's books, bringing Miami's cap space to roughly $20 million.
Marshall caught 81 passes, throwing for 1,214 yards and six touchdowns last season, becoming a Pro Bowler for the fourth times in his career.
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Marshall, a former University of Central Florida standout, spent the first three years of his NFL career playing with Cutler. The pair set a number of Broncos and NFL record together.
The deal awaits league approval, and the passing of a physical.
