Veteran running back Marshawn Lynch might reunite with the Seattle Seahawks once again in 2020. According to Lynch, he’s having talks with Seahawks about a possible return this season.
Although he initially retired in 2018, Lynch returned to football towards the end of last season in order to help Seattle cope with injury issues that plagued their backfield. While the 34-year-old didn’t have spectacular runs since his return, he contributed with four touchdowns in just three games, which was enough for Seattle to consider bringing him back.
“Well, it’s almost on that ‘expect the unexpected,'” said Lynch during his appearance on SportsCenter on Monday. “But just as far as right now, what I do know is, Imma keep it solid. My agent [Doug Hendrickson] has been in talks with Seattle, so like I said, we’ll see what happens. If it works out and I get back up there, it is what it is. And if not, s—, I’m lookin’ good. So I ain’t really trippin’ too much.”
Seattle already has Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny as their starting running backs, but both of them suffered season-ending injuries in 2019, and it’s unclear whether they’ll return in shape in time for Week 1 of 2020 NFL season. This is why the Seahawks are looking for another veteran back to help them with the transition, and Lynch seems like an ideal solution.
“We’re open to whatever,” said Seahawks’ head coach Pete Carroll when asked about Lynch’s return. “We’ll look at everything.”
Marshawn Lynch initially joined Seattle Seahawks midway through the 2010 season in a trade with Buffalo Bills. The deal quickly proved to be a steal for Seahawks, as Lynch cleared out 1,200+ rushing yards and 11+ rushing touchdowns in each of the next four seasons. He also helped Seahawks win a Super Bowl ring and earned four Pro Bowl appearances in the process.
After injury-riddled 2015 season, Lynch decided to retire. However, he returned in 2017 to sign with Oakland Raiders, where he spent a season and a half before walking away from football once again.
