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Bears get WR Marshall, baggage and all

Marshall brings Bears big-play threat, but WR comes with plenty of baggage

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall (19) is headed to the Chicago Bears, who traded two third-round draft picks for the star receiver.

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At 6-foot-4, wide receiver Brandon Marshall will be a big target for Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. The Bears got Marshall in a trade with the Miami Dolphins Tuesday.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall, left, and quarterback Jay Cutler were a great combination in Denver for two season. Marshall caught 206 passes from Cutler before they were both traded to other teams.

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The Bears got the superstar wide receiver they've been looking forwhen they acquired Brandon Marshall from the Miami Dolphins for a pair of third-round picks. While Marshall comes with a long list of accomplishments in the NFL, he also comes with some sizable baggage from off-the-field troubles as well.