Marshall appeared in all 16 games for the Broncos last year, conceding eight catches for 150 yards on 11 targets in coverage. He also recorded 25 tackles, logging 334 snaps on special teams (and another 160 on defense). 2020 will be his third year with the Broncos.

The seldom-used safety seemed to get beat over the top during the Lions' opening drive for a 35-yard gain to Kenny Golladay. He quickly bounced back to lead the team in tackles in a game in which the Broncos' surrendered a season-low 191 yards. He's likely to get the start again in Week 17 against Oakland in place of the suspended Kareem Jackson.

Kareem Jackson won't play again this year, so Marshall and Will Parks were the main options to replace him. Marshall -- an undrafted free agent out of Florida State -- gets the edge despite playing just 37 defensive snaps this year compared to Parks' 462. Parks still figures to get plenty of playing time in nickel and dime packages, but Marshall is in line for an every-down role.

Marshall avoided missing his first game of the season. He normally doesn't play often on defense, but the Broncos' secondary is so banged up that Marshall could see an uptick in his usage.