The Seattle Seahawks have reached a multi-year extension with Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch, the team announced on Sunday night. According to Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com, the deal is worth $31 million over four seasons with $17 million guaranteed. Other reports have put the guaranteed money at $18 million. Had a multi-year extension not been reached by 4pm ET on Monday, the Seahawks were prepared to use the franchise tag. In 15 games in his second season with the Seahawks, Lynch, 25, set career-highs with 285 carries for 1,204 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl honors for the second time in his career. "We are excited to keep Marshawn as an important part of what we are building," general manager John Schneider said. “This is what we were hoping for when we acquired him from Buffalo." Source: Mac's Football Blog
well, if the rumor was true that Lynch was hesitant to sign this, i can see why. His peers have been getting contracts around 5/$40/$20 the past couple of years.
