Are we about to see the return of Beast Mode? The Oakland Raiders are considering acquiring the rights to retired running back Marshawn Lynch from the Seattle Seahawks, according to a report from ESPN.
Lynch was one of the NFL’s top running backs and most popular players for nine seasons. He broke into the league with the Buffalo Bills in 2007 before being traded to the Seahawks in 2010.
Lynch, who turns 31 in April, announced his retirement from professional football with a memorable tweet on Feb. 7, 2016.
This past June Lynch said, “No, I’m done. I’m done. I enjoyed my time playing and now it’s time to watch my cousins do their thing,” when asked by 60 Minutes Sports if he’d consider a comeback.
However, Lynch has reportedly indicated recently he could be interested in returning to the game. The five-time Pro Bowler is from Oakland and there has always been rumours he’d be keen to play for his hometown team.
The Raiders are in the market for a starting running back after Latavius Murray left in free agency and signed with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday.
Lynch amassed 9,112 yards and 74 rushing touchdowns on 2,144 career attempts, while adding 1,979 receiving yards and nine TD receptions.
Source: Sportsnet