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NFL fines Bears receiver Brandon Marshall $10,500 for wearing green shoes

Brandon Marshall wore green shoes in honor of Mental Health Awareness Week. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Brandon Marshall wore green shoes in a tribute to Mental Health Awareness Week. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The NFL has fined Bears receiver Brandon Marshall $10,500 for wearing green shoes on the field last Sunday against the Giants.

Marshall tweeted a photo of the letter he received from the NFL regarding his uniform violation and fine with the message:

"Football is my platform not my purpose. This fine is nothing compared to the conversation started & awareness raised."

Marshall, who revealed he has been treated for a borderline personality disorder, wore the green shoes to promote Mental Health Awareness Week.

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Marshall anticipated being fined but wanted to bring more attention to the cause. He also said he would match any fine with a donation to his foundation that focuses on mental health awareness. He auctioned off the game-worn green shoes for $3,601 that went to his foundation.

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