Ex-NFL Star Who Upset Patrick Mahomes With Rihanna Statement Is at His ‘Lowest’ in 3 Years

As human beings, we all often experience a phase of ‘feeling low’ and athletes are no exception to this. Over the past few years, more and more athletes have opened up about their state of mental health while dealing with the pressures of the game. Many famous present and ex-players have even extended their support to their fellow mates. Among these athletes, is an NFL pro-bowler.

Brandon Marshall is a well-known name in the NFL world. Apart from being a six-time pro bowler, he has earned widespread recognition as a big personality, being an on-air analyst for Inside the NFL. This also earned Marshall an Emmy nomination for all his notable contributions.

People have slowly prioritized the topic of men’s mental health, but Brandon Marshall was already out there, pouring his heart out into the world. The NFL star not only believed that players are just recognized as players but also that they are living people as well.

Brandon Marshall – A pioneer of mental health conversations

In a recent interview with Men’s Mental Health Friday Sessions co-host Dr. Gregory Scott Brown, Marshall opened up honestly stating that he is feeling at his lowest in 3 years. He does this thing where he checks up on his team, asking them where they are mentally, personally, and professionally on a scale of 1-10. Marshall followed this by saying, “I’m 5s across the board. That’s the lowest I have been in three years.” 

Dr. Brown pointed out that the diagnosis he received, Borderline Personality Disorder, is one where it is difficult to regulate emotions. Marshall took it like an athlete and said, “I know what fight I’m in now and can take my game to another level.”

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More than a decade after he saw himself as more than a football player, Marshall has been working dedicatedly along with his brand House of Athletes to develop methods and strategies to help with the different pressures of being a football player. The end goal of his work is to help athletes come out as successful people holistically.

It’s not about the destination, but the journey for Marshall

After pulling a prank on Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and upsetting him by saying that Rihanna thought Mahomes was the greatest QB ever, some fans in the NFL world were quick to shun a negative light on Marshall. Being a leader at the forefront of mental health, fans felt that this prank might have been a tad bit insensitive towards Patrick Mahomes.

Despite the embarrassing situation, they all made light of the situation, which others could have viewed differently. Rihanna even sent words of affirmation to Mahomes, saying that she still thinks Mahomes is great, and that Brandon is just a hater, with a smile on her face.

It may be safe to assume that Brandon Marshall is human as well, who likes to get a laugh now and then along with his friends and family. But when you look at the bigger picture, it is undeniable that his contributions overshadow the lightness he carries within himself. Positive vibes only aren’t a thing. Humans have a wide range of emotions, and that is okay. The drive ahead is what Marshall will put his focus on in the long run.

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