After months of rumors, it looks like Marshawn Lynch will be joining the Oakland Raiders in 2017.
Lynch took to Twitter shortly after the news broke, paying his respects to the Seattle fanbase, but expressing excitement to play in his hometown.
It’s time. pic.twitter.com/sgIQgZlkVM
— Shawn Lynch (@MoneyLynch) April 26, 2017
The Seahawks and Raiders reportedly came to an agreement on Wednesday morning, with Seattle sending Lynch and a 2018 sixth-round pick to Oakland in exchange for a 2018 fifth-round pick. Lynch is expected to sign a two year deal.
Lynch, 30, is an Oakland native, and Bay Area fan favorite after attending and staring for Cal from 2004-2006. Lynch spent most of the 2015 season on the shelf dealing with a sports hernia. Lynch’s last full season was 2014, where he gained 1,306 yards rushing on 4.7 yards per carry, leading many to believe that Lynch is still capable of being a productive NFL back. One can only imagine how effective he will be behind one of the best offensive lines in football.
In nine seasons as a pro, Lynch gained 9,112 yards on the ground, scoring 74 TDs and earning five trips to the Pro Bowl.