Marshawn Lynch came out of retirement to help the Seahawks late last season, but it looks like the 34-year-old running back is pondering a more permanent return to the franchise. On Monday, Lynch told ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt that he has been in talks to return to Seattle in 2020.
“Well, it’s almost on that ‘expect the unexpected,’” Lynch said when asked about his future. “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, shit, I’m lookin’ good. So I ain’t really trippin’ too much.”
Lynch unretired before Week 17 of last season to help the Seahawks after they lost running backs Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and C.J. Prosise to injuries. He played in three games — the last game of the regular season as well as the wild card and divisional rounds of the playoffs — and carried 30 times for 67 yards and scored four touchdowns. As ESPN notes, he would stand to make at least $1.05 million in base salary if he were to return in 2020.
The Seahawks are believed to be in search of a veteran running back like Lynch with Penny and Carson coming off of season-ending injuries from last year. Carson is expected to return by Week 1, but Penny — who is recovering from knee surgery — could potentially miss the start of the season.
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