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Marcus Gilbert publicly pushed back on a recent ESPN article about his trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, insisting he's thrilled to be playing for the Arizona Cardinals and denying that he ever sought therapy amid the most tumultuous time of his standout NFL career.
In a series of twitter posts on Friday, the veteran right tackle expressed disappointment that his feelings and comments were inaccurately portrayed, leading many to believe that he was unhappy to be playing in Arizona.
“Very disappointed, misrepresentation,” he said. “A recent article came out about my trade to Arizona that did not accurately reflect my feelings. I am ecstatic to be an Arizona Cardinal. I'm excited about being with the Cardinals organization and looking forward to this season. Also the only counseling I've had this past year was family counseling with my fiancee.”
The article in question, written by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, includes several first-person quotes from Gilbert detailing dismay with how his Steelers tenure came to a close. He also directly mentions the “high stress” life of professional athletes, saying he's a “firm believer” in getting a “professional point of view,” ostensibly on mental health.
Gilbert was traded to the Cardinals in exchange for a sixth-round pick on March 9th. He played in just five games last season due to a knee injury before being placed on injured reserve in December, and was also limited by injuries in 2017, when he played in seven games.
At 31, Gilbert has time to revitalize his career, health provided. Expect him to compete for a starting job at right tackle with the Cardinals this season before becoming a free agent next spring.
