Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch to retire, ESPN sources say

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Marshawn Lynch to retire, ESPN sources say
After two seasons playing for his hometown Oakland Raiders, Marshawn Lynch is not planning to play football again, league sources tell ESPN.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch plans to retire after playing two seasons for his hometown team.

Lynch now plans to move on to the next phase of his life, ESPN reports.

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The running back turned 33 on Monday.

He played 12 seasons in the NFL for the Seahawks and Raiders.

Marshawn's announcement comes just days before the NFL Draft. You can watch full coverage here on ABC7 Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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