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NFL superstar wide receiver Brandon Marshall — who was JUST traded to the Chicago Bears — has denied punching a woman in the face at a NY nightclub … despite detailed reports to the contrary.

According to reports, Marshall was outside of a club in Chelsea, NY around 4AM Sunday morning … when he got into an argument with a group of people … and allegedly threw a punch that connected with 24-year-old Christin Myles. It’s unclear if Marshall intended to strike the woman … or if she was collateral damage as Brandon was trying to hit someone else .

Either way, Myles says she suffered a black eye … and filed a police report the next day. According to the NY Post, Myles was nervous about filing because of Brandon’s high profile status.

But Marshall’s lawyer says the 6’4″, 230-pounder did NOT strike Myles … however, he claims Brandon’s wife was injured in a DIFFERENT brawl that went down at the club.

Attorney Harvey Steinberg explains, “While attempting to leave to avoid the melee, [Marshall’s wife] was struck in the face by a thrown bottle. She suffered serious injury.”  He continued, “The mayhem continued outside.’’

Marshall was JUST traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Chicago Bears this week … for a measly couple of 3rd round draft picks. Now it’s all starting to make sense …