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Marshawn Lynch is back.
With the Seattle Seahawks' backfield banged up, the NFC West club has brought back Lynch to help them for their playoff run, and on Tuesday, head coach Pete Carroll spoke out on Lynch's return.
Via Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, Carroll stated that he and Lynch have maintained a line of communication over the years, so obviously, the two have kept a relationship since Lynch's first stint in Seattle that almost certainly played a role in Lynch's return.
Pete Carroll talking about the return of Marshawn Lynch. pic.twitter.com/vORBeQhENR
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) December 24, 2019
Of course, Lynch spent five-and-a-half seasons with the Seahawks between 2010 and 2015, making four Pro Bowl appearances and earning a first-team All-Pro selection.
Most importantly, Lynch helped Seattle reach back-to-back Super Bowl appearances in 2013-14 and 2014-15, winning a championship in the former year.
Lynch retired following the 2015 campaign but decided to give it another go in the NFL in 2017, joining his hometown Oakland Raiders for a pair of seasons.
Over two years, Lynch played in 21 games for the Raiders, and while his production was far off from his prime days with the Seahawks, he still posted decent numbers during his time on the field.
Seattle is in desperate need of running back help, as both Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny are out for the remainder of the season.
How much Lynch actually has left in the tank remains a question, but it certainly seems like the Seahawks will need all the help they can get from the 33-year-old in Week 17 and beyond.
Seattle is 11-4 on the year and will take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
