The Seattle Seahawks gave fans an early Christmas present on Monday, signing franchise icon Marshawn Lynch out of retirement.
He will join his former teammate, Robert Turbin, in Seattle’s new (old?) backfield ahead of their crucial Week 17 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.
Beast Mode’s return caused quite the stir on social media. Lynch was an icon in Seattle, where he played from 2010-2015. His ‘beastquake’ run in the playoffs against New Orleans is perhaps the most iconic play in franchise history, and his goofy personality, love of skittles, and relationship with the media made him an international superstar.
Reaction on Twitter after Lynch’s signing was immediate, which is understandable after the reunion was teased nearly 12 hours earlier by Pete Carroll on 710 ESPN’s Monday morning radio show.
Fans, celebrities, athletes, and former Seahawks all jumped on social media to give their take on Lynch’s return to the Emerald City.
My son @MoneyLynch is back! Boom let’s go! @Seahawks #teamwass pic.twitter.com/rujxV1tbTu
— Doug Hendrickson (@DHendrickson41) December 24, 2019
Beastmode officially is back in Seattle. Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks have an agreement, and Seattle has a new RB to line up against SF during Sunday night’s NFC-West-deciding showdown.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 24, 2019
Congratulations to my son for being the TRUE WARRIOR I RAISED !!!! Go Shawn it’s going to be great to watch you enjoy your craft . God has truly blessed our family
— Delisa Lynch (@MommaLynch24) December 24, 2019
I hope my old #24 jersey still fits. #BeastMode
— Jon Ryan (@JonRyan9) December 24, 2019
Beast Mode is back.
His 590 missed tackles forced are most since ‘06
— PFF (@PFF) December 24, 2019
Beastmode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) December 24, 2019
I reckon I’ll see you at the facility this week, @MoneyLynch. Let me know if you need anything. See you Sunday at the game for sure. #GoHawks. https://t.co/zKdZTtT4aY
— WALTER JONES (@BigWalt71) December 24, 2019
I’m seriously so excited about the @MoneyLynch news! Regardless of how this goes, there is a chance this reunion becomes a story I tell my grandkids. (I’ll tell em no matter what happens) Welcome back Marshawn. The BEASTMODE Jersey is out and prepped. Merry Christmas @Seahawks
— Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) December 24, 2019
I can’t wait to see Marshawn at Seahawks practice on Friday 🙏🏿
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 24, 2019
The Seahawks will take on the 49ers on Sunday night in what will be perhaps the most anticipated regular season game of the entire NFL season.
Kickoff is slated for 5:20 p.m. PT.
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