Marshawn Lynch Reportedly Telling Friends of Intention to Retire

February 7, 2016   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has reportedly told people close to him he's planning to retire after a nine-year NFL career.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Lynch's Seahawks teammates are still working on trying to get Lynch to change his mind. As of now, however, Beast Mode is leaning toward walking away.
The latest report falls in line with comments made by Seattle general manager John Schneider in late January. He said during an appearance on ESPN 710 Seattle that the team was prepared to give Lynch some time to "find his way in terms of what he wants to do" but thought he was ready to step aside, as noted by Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.
"I'm under the impression he is leaning towards retirement," Schneider said.
Lynch, 29, appeared in only seven games during the regular season because of a core muscle injury. He didn't look like his usual powerful self even when on the field, though. It showed up in his numbers, as he avera...

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