Agent confirms Seattle RB Lynch plans to retire
SEATTLE — Marshawn Lynch was brought to Seattle early in the 2010 season because the Seahawks desperately needed a running back.
What he ended up providing was an attitude and style that became the foundation for bringing thefirst Super Bowl title to the Pacific Northwest. And for that, Lynchwill forever hold a special place with the Seahawks.
Without saying a word, Lynch drew a lot of attention during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl on Sunday night with a single post on social media. Just a picture, green cleats hanging from a power or telephone line, and a peace sign emoji. It was his way of saying goodbye to football, a decision that his agent Doug Hendrickson confirmed to TheAssociated Press on Monday, saying Lynch intend store tire.
The mercurial running back, who enjoyed avoiding media attention away from the field as much as he thrived under the spotlight with the ball in his hands, stepped away just before his 30th birthday.
His last season was an injury-filled disappointment. He played in just seven regular-season games and one playoff game.
Lynch will step aside after nine seasons in the league. Six of those came in Seattle, where he played in the postseason five times. He’s second alltime in Seattle history in rushing touchdowns and fourth in yards rushing. He is No. 8 all-time in total yards rushing during the postseason. Hewas an All-Pro, a Pro Bowl selection and perhaps themost revered Seahawks player in the opinion of their fans.
MCCOY INVESTIGATED AFTER COPS ATTACKED
An argument over champagne at a Philadelphia nightclub devolved into a brutal beatdown early Sunday, leaving two off-duty police officers in thehospital and a group of football players including Bills running back Le Sean McCoy facing possible arrest, according to incident reports.
The fight is under investigation. Police are seeking arrest warrants, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
McCoy, 27, who was traded last year from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Buffalo Bills, waswith former San Diego Chargers running back Curtis Brinkley, 30; former University of Pittsburgh player Ta marcus Porter ,27; and Christopher Henderson ,26, the Inquirer reported. Some members of the group allegedly assaulted three offduty officers, according to police reports.
Drew Rosen ha us, McCoy’s agent, declined comment Monday.
DEVELOPMENTS
QB’s ex suffers hearing loss: Johnny Manziel’s exgirlfriend says he hit her so hard during a late-night confrontation that she lost hearing in one ear.
An affidavit filed by Colleen Crowley was obtained by KXAS-TV. Crowley won a protective order last week against Manziel, the Cleveland Browns quarterback who is being investigated on allegations of domestic violence.
Manziel’s attorney did not return a phone message.
Briefly: The Eagles released wide receiver Riley Cooper. ... The Atlanta Falcons released two defensive starters: longtime safety William Moore and linebacker Justin Durant. ... The Cincinnati Bengals signed cornerback Chykie Brown and offensive tackle Darryl Baldwin. ... The New Orleans Saints released four-time All-Pro right guard Jahri Evans.