Report: Raiders negotiating with RB Marshawn Lynch

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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, left, talks with Oakland Raiders punter Marquette King before a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Seattle. Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

ESPN is reporting the Raiders are currently negotiating with former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch. According to the report, the retired star intends to seek NFL reinstatement if he can play for Oakland.

Seattle still hold Lynch’s rights. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that Lynch has permission from Seattle to talk with the Raiders. He stated that trade talks would begin if Lynch’s agents can rework his existing contract.

Marshawn Lynch had permission from SEA to talk to #Raiders. His agents have permission to rework his deal. IF it happens, then trade talks

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 13, 2017

Lynch has two years remaining on his deal with the Seahawks. The contract includes a 9-million dollar salary cap hit if he plays in 2017. Beast Mode announced his retirement via Twitter during the 2016 Super Bowl. Seattle put him on the reserve/retired list, thus retaining his rights.

The Raiders are looking for a lead running back after former starter Latavius Murray joined the Minnesota Vikings via free agency.

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