Could Marshawn Lynch return for a 12th NFL season in 2019? Well…maybe. Appearing on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, Lynch said he’d continue playing if the right opportunity presented itself.
“If it works out that way then I will,” Lynch said (via Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com).
The 32-year-old initially retired back in 2016, but he ended up joining his home-town Raiders on a two-year deal in 2017. His first season in Oakland saw him rush for 891 yards and seven touchdowns, and he had similar production in 2018, rushing for 376 yards and three touchdowns in six games. Unfortunately, the veteran suffered what proved to be a season-ending groin injury in October, and that left some to wonder whether Lynch had played in his final NFL game.
The impending free agent may have a tough time finding a gig that’d work out for both sides. Lynch has appeared in more than 150 regular season and postseason games, and teams seeking running back depth would surely be enticed by younger options. Furthermore, the Raiders may not be playing in Oakland next season, meaning Lynch won’t be able to stick around his hometown.
Of course, regardless of where they end up playing, the Raiders would seem to be a natural fit for the veteran. Fellow veteran running back Doug Martin will be hitting free agency, while Jalen Richard will be a restricted free agent. The organization will head into the offseason with two running backs under contract: DeAndre Washington and Chris Warren.
Beast mode is the
Goat
nfl’s a better league with mr skittles
Raiders, baby, Raiders…
This is like the only athlete on this whole site that gets love from a majority of the comment section and well deserved
Good point I agree
MAGA
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It’s funny how “if the right opportunity presented itself” has become the stock answer for everybody no longer coaching or playing. If the right opportunity presented itself I’d be willing to accept payments from PFR for posting comments.
The Steelers could be dangerous with a RB like Lynch.
It appears they are self destructing quite nicely without him though.