NFL free agency 2017: Brandon Marshall eyes championship contender after Jets release

Brandon Marshall has repeatedly said the Jets would be his last NFL stop before retirement, but it looks as though he's going to eat those words.

Marshall, who will be released by the Jets when the league year begins, made it clear early Friday he intends to find a new team in free agency and continue playing in the NFL. 

"I'm sorry we couldn't bring you a championship, but I wish you and my former organization the very best in your pursuit for one in the future," Marshall wrote in a lengthy Instagram post. "I'm looking forward to finding a great organization where I can contribute and bring home a championship. I know I have a lot left to give."

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Teams certainly will be interested in the 6-4 reception machine, who will turn 33 on March 23. He is one of only five players in NFL history to catch 100 passes or more in three consecutive seasons, and he holds the NFL single-game record with 21 receptions.

The entire Instagram post is below.

 

I want to thank Mr. Woody Johnson, Todd Bowles, Mike Maccagnan and Brian Heimerdinger for bringing me in and embracing me. They are all truly incredible people. My teammates, such a great group of guys whom I will miss like #Crazy 💚 And to all the great people that make it easy for us players to do what we do best. Clay Thank You. Jackie Thank You. Montelle Thank You. Szott Thank You. Jarred, Eric, Bruce, Nick, Meghan, Jesse Thank You. Andrew, Vito, Jim, Gus Thank You. John, Dave, Ezron, Greg, thank you. D you know you can cook.... Thank You. Justus, Aaron, George, Kevan thanks MeatHeads 🏋🏿‍♀️. Juan and Reynaldo I've never seen a facility so clean... Thank You. The New York media -- Manish, Kimberly, Rich, Brian, and so many more on the Beat -- they weren't nearly as scary as everyone told me they would be. I think you guys are people after all 😂. I actually cherished the media-- so much so that I have even become a part of it. I want to especially thank the incredibly loyal Jets fans, who were always there for us with their never-ending support. I'm sorry......I'm sorry we couldn't bring you a championship, but I wish you and my former organization the very best in your pursuit for one in the future. I'm looking forward to finding a great organization where I can contribute and bring home a championship. I know I have a lot left to give, and @michi_marshall and I will truly miss the Jets, but we are excited for what lies ahead. #MindOverMatter

A post shared by Brandon Marshall (@bmarshall) on Mar 2, 2017 at 9:50pm PST