The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... When asked, GM Ryan Pace wouldn't make any commitments to Marshall moving forward, according to the team's radio network sideline reporters. Per the Miami Herald, Pace was "clearly enthused" about Marshall leaving the team to tape episodes of Showtime's "Inside the NFL." "Football needs to be the No. 1 priority," Pace said. "We've got to analyze everything and it goes beyond the players."
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As CBSSports.com's Igor Mello reminded readers, Marshall had his season cut short in Week 14 when he was rushed to the hospital with rib and lung injuries. He finished the year with 61 catches for 721 yards and eight touchdowns. Marshall has seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including two with the Bears. His future will be of great interest to fantasy owners and his status with the Bears is something we'll be following closely in coming weeks.