Marshawn Lynch making a comeback to the NFL after spontaneously retiring seemed all but a fantasy a short time ago, but recently rumors and reports fueled speculation that Lynch could possibly return for his hometown Raiders. Those rumors may not be rumors for long.
First reported by Barstool Sports’ Pat McAfee and later confirmed by NFL Network’s Ian Rappaport, the retired running back was spotted visiting the Oakland Raiders facilities Wednesday.
Retired player Marshawn Lynch is, in fact, in the #Raiders building today… as @PatMcAfeeShow noted. Short trip from his Oakland home.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 5, 2017
On Marshawn Lynch: My understanding is that meeting with Jack Del Rio is the final hurdle. If the #Raiders coach signs off, dominoes fall.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 5, 2017
If Lynch were to reinstate in the NFL, he would be under contract with the Seahawks, but at this time the team has given his permission to visit with Oakland.
Source: The #Seahawks cleared Marshawn Lynch’s visit to the #Raiders facility as all sides explore their options. Fact-finding mission.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 5, 2017
The 30-year-old has noted he would only make a return to the NFL if it were in a Raiders uniform.
