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Former Broncos WR Arthur Marshall dies at 57 after battling cancer

Former WR Arthur Marshall, who spent the first two years of his NFL career with the Broncos, died at age 57 after battling stomach cancer.

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Arthur Marshall has passed away at the age of 57 after a battle with stomach cancer, according to reports from Georgia's WFXG. Born and raised in Hephzibah, Georgia, Marshall played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs before signing with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 1992 NFL draft.

Over the course of his five-year NFL career, he amassed 2,303 all-purpose yards and scored six touchdowns, with notable contributions to both the Broncos and the New York Giants. Marshall's journey with the Broncos included 54 receptions for 853 yards and three touchdowns in two seasons, as well as two touchdown passes and 33 punt returns for 349 yards.

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