**Richard Thomas Marshall ** (born December 12, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round (58th overall) of the 2006 NFL draft. Marshall also played for the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, and San Diego Chargers.

Early life

Marshall attended Alain Leroy Locke Senior High School in Los Angeles, California and won All-League and All-CIF honors.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

During his rookie season, Marshall played in portions of all 16 games. Marshall spent the first part of his career in the nickelback role, playing behind Chris Gamble and Ken Lucas. After the 2008 playoff season, Ken Lucas was released from the team, thus promoting Richard Marshall to the starting lineup. The NFL Network voted a play by Marshall as the "Number 1 play of the 2008 preseason". The play involved Marshall intercepting a fake field goal flick from the holder to the kicker and running it back for a touchdown.

Arizona Cardinals

Marshall signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals on July 30, 2011.

Miami Dolphins

Marshall signed a three-year contract worth 16 million dollars as an unrestricted free agent with the Miami Dolphins on March 14, 2012. In 2012, it was reported that Marshall was out with a back injury. On August 20, 2013, he was released by the Dolphins.

San Diego Chargers

On August 23, 2013, Marshall agreed to terms on a contract with the San Diego Chargers. He was released on October 27, 2014.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs