Marshawn Lynch

Lynch grew up in Oakland, California, with three older siblings. He was raised by his mother, Delisa, who once held a 200-meter track record at Oakland Technical High School. Lynch started playing youth football in Oakland at a young age.{{Cite web |last=Samuel |first=Ebenezer |date=January 26, 2014 |title=For Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch and his mom, life now one big fairy tale |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/marshawn-mom-life-big-fairy-tale-article-1.1591139 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225000120/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/marshawn-mom-life-big-fairy-tale-article-1.1591139 |archive-date=December 25, 2014 |access-date=December 28, 2014 |website=New York Daily News}}

Lynch attended and graduated from the same high school as his mother,{{Cite web |last=Brodeur |first=Nicole |date=January 30, 2014 |title=Delisa Lynch is in a mama mode all her own |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/delisa-lynch-is-in-a-mama-mode-all-her-own/ |access-date=November 5, 2023 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US |archive-date=November 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105212342/https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/delisa-lynch-is-in-a-mama-mode-all-her-own/ |url-status=live }} Oakland Technical High School, from 2000 to 2004.{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2015 |title=Marshawn Lynch '04 |url=https://oaklandtech.com/staff/centennial/2015/04/16/marshawn-lynch-04/ |access-date=November 5, 2023 |website=Oakland Tech Centennial |language=en-US |archive-date=November 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105212344/https://oaklandtech.com/staff/centennial/2015/04/16/marshawn-lynch-04/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=May 21, 2023 |title=Marshawn Lynch: Career retrospective |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/marshawn_lynch_career_retrospective/s1__37880315 |access-date=November 5, 2023 |website=Yardbarker |language=en |archive-date=November 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105212343/https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/marshawn_lynch_career_retrospective/s1__37880315 |url-status=live }}

At Oakland Tech, Lynch was a four-sport star for the Bulldogs football, basketball, track, and wrestling teams.{{Cite web |last=Babb |first=Kent |date=September 22, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch and Oakland are ready for one last ride. |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-marshawn-lynch-one-last-ride-raiders-20170922-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083205/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-marshawn-lynch-one-last-ride-raiders-20170922-story.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Chicago Tribune |language=en-US}} In his 2003 season, Lynch amassed 1,722 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns in only eight regular season games and an additional 375 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in two postseason games.{{Cite web |last=Quinn |first=Robert |date=November 13, 2009 |title=Getting Into "Beast Mode" With Marshawn Lynch |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/289417-getting-into-beast-mode-with-marshawn-lynch |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091115195759/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/289417-getting-into-beast-mode-with-marshawn-lynch |archive-date=November 15, 2009 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=April 22, 2012 |title=This Birthday in Buffalo Sports History; Marshawn Lynch |url=https://buffalonews.com/2012/04/22/this-birthday-in-buffalo-sports-historymarshawn-lynch-born-april-22-1986/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208032357/https://buffalonews.com/2012/04/22/this-birthday-in-buffalo-sports-historymarshawn-lynch-born-april-22-1986/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Buffalo News |language=en-us}} He was voted a PrepStar and SuperPrep All-American and was also voted the San Francisco East Bay Player of the Year.{{Cite web |date=April 22, 2019 |title=VIDEO: Remember Marshawn Lynch's epic high school interview on his birthday |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2019/video-remember-marshawn-lynchs-epic-high-school-interview-on-his-birthday |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424014508/https://usatodayhss.com/2019/video-remember-marshawn-lynchs-epic-high-school-interview-on-his-birthday |archive-date=April 24, 2019 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en}} In basketball, he played on the Oakland Tech's team alongside future Cal star Leon Powe.{{Cite web |last=Camerato |first=Jessica |date=January 31, 2015 |title=Leon Powe Recalls High School Basketball Days with Marshawn Lynch |url=http://www.basketballinsiders.com/leon-powe-recalls-high-school-basketball-days-with-marshawn-lynch/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924063141/http://www.basketballinsiders.com/leon-powe-recalls-high-school-basketball-days-with-marshawn-lynch/ |archive-date=September 24, 2019 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=Basketball Insiders |language=en-US}} Lynch helped lead his team to the state semi-finals. As an athlete in the Bay Area, Lynch befriended and often played against film director and writer Ryan Coogler; who also grew up in the same part of Oakland as Lynch.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQsUvTVR6GI |title=Marshawn Lynch, J.Cole & Ryan Cooglar conversation from MLK Now 2020. |date=January 21, 2020 |type=Video |publisher=Marshawn Lynch Beast Mode Productions |access-date=January 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/xQsUvTVR6GI |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |url-status=live |format=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}

In addition to football, Lynch excelled in track and field, where he competed mainly as a sprinter, but also in jumping events. He recorded a personal-best time of 10.94 seconds in the 100-meter dash as a senior, while also posting top-leaps of 1.94 meters (6 ft, 4 in) in the high jump and 6.38 meters (20 ft, 10 in) in the long jump.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch {{pipe}} California {{pipe}} Bills RB |url=https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/marshawn-lynch-7853/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023162710/https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/marshawn-lynch-7853/ |archive-date=October 23, 2014 |access-date=January 3, 2015 |website=Tracking Football}}

Lynch was a versatile athlete on the football field. He played defensive back, quarterback, wide receiver, and linebacker in high school.{{Cite web |last=Kimbrel |first=Rick |date=July 16, 2003 |title=Duck Sports Authority – The Best of the West RBs – Part I |url=http://oregon.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1065&CID=200258 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715190217/http://oregon.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1065&CID=200258 |archive-date=July 15, 2011 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |website=Rivals.com}} Rivals.com recruiting network had him ranked #2 in the nation at running back behind Adrian Peterson.{{cite web | title=Running backs, 2004 | website=Rivals.com | date=2017-08-23 | url=https://n.rivals.com/position_rankings/football/2004/RB | access-date=2025-02-18}}

He attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he majored in social welfare and played for the Golden Bears football team from 2004 to 2006.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marshawn-lynch-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083308/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marshawn-lynch-1.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

In 2020, he received an honorary degree from Princeton University after he was invited to be the Class of 2020 speaker.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch |url=https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/ambassadors/marshawn-lynch |access-date=November 5, 2023 |website=www.lastprisonerproject.org |language=en |archive-date=May 31, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240531010947/https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/ambassadors/marshawn-lynch |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=February 25, 2020 |title=Senior class selects NFL star, social activist Marshawn Lynch to speak at Princeton Class Day |url=https://www.princeton.edu/news/2020/02/25/nfl-star-social-activist-marshawn-lynch-will-speak-princeton-class-day |access-date=November 5, 2023 |website=Princeton University |language=en |archive-date=November 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104193606/https://www.princeton.edu/news/2020/02/25/nfl-star-social-activist-marshawn-lynch-will-speak-princeton-class-day |url-status=live }}

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As a true freshman in 2004 at University of California Berkeley, Lynch was the primary backup to senior J. J. Arrington.{{Cite web |title=2004 California Golden Bears Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2004.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311033912/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/california/2004.html |archive-date=March 11, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In his collegiate debut against Air Force in the regular season opener, he had seven carries for 92 yards and a touchdown in the 56–14 victory.{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2004 |title=Bears Roll over Air Force, 56-14 |url=https://247sports.com/college/california/Article/Bears-Roll-over-Air-Force-56-14-104117957/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220211449/https://247sports.com/college/california/Article/Bears-Roll-over-Air-Force-56-14-104117957/ |archive-date=December 20, 2019 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=BearTerritory.net |language=en-US}} On November 13, in the 42–12 victory over Washington, he had nine carries for 121 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with a 29-yard touchdown reception.{{Cite web |title=California at Washington Box Score, November 13, 2004 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2004-11-13-washington.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220020238/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2004-11-13-washington.html |archive-date=December 20, 2019 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} One week later, against Stanford, Lynch had 122 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. In addition, he threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Burl Toler in the 41–6 victory.{{Cite web |title=Stanford at California Box Score, November 20, 2004 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2004-11-20-california.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220020240/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2004-11-20-california.html |archive-date=December 20, 2019 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Overall, Lynch carried the ball 71 times for 628 yards with eight rushing touchdowns and 147 yards on 19 receptions and two receiving touchdowns in his freshman season.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marshawn-lynch-1/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083209/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marshawn-lynch-1/gamelog/2004/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

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In 2005, Arrington had graduated and Lynch became the starting running back. Lynch wore jersey No. 24 his freshman year but switched to No. 10, his high school number. This switch placed him in sequence with his cousins Virdell Larkins, who wore No. 9, and Robert Jordan, who wore No. 11. Lynch and his cousins were teammates at Cal.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ted |date=August 24, 2005 |title=Talented Lynch takes over starting role for Bears |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/preview05/news/story?id=2140468 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201010358/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/preview05/news/story?id=2140468 |archive-date=February 1, 2015 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}} Lynch started off the season strong with 24 carries for 147 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 41–3 victory over Sacramento State.{{Cite web |title=Sacramento State at California Box Score, September 3, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-03-california.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220021546/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-09-03-california.html |archive-date=December 20, 2019 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Almost a month later, on October 1, he had 107 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in a 28–0 victory over Arizona.{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2005 |title=No. 12 California Blanks Arizona, 28-0 |url=https://pac-12.com/article/2005/10/01/no-12-california-blanks-arizona-28-0-0 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220021842/https://pac-12.com/article/2005/10/01/no-12-california-blanks-arizona-28-0-0 |archive-date=December 20, 2019 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=Pac-12 |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} The next week, he had 135 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 47–40 loss to UCLA.{{Cite web |title=California at UCLA Box Score, October 8, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-10-08-ucla.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220022012/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-10-08-ucla.html |archive-date=December 20, 2019 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} On October 22, against Washington State, he had 160 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 42–38 loss.{{Cite web |title=Washington State at California Box Score, October 22, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-10-22-california.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220022308/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-10-22-california.html |archive-date=December 20, 2019 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the next game, a 27–20 loss to Oregon, he had 189 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=California at Oregon Box Score, November 5, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-05-oregon.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220022311/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-05-oregon.html |archive-date=December 20, 2019 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the regular season finale against the Stanford Cardinal, he had 123 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 27–3 victory.{{Cite web |title=California at Stanford Box Score, November 19, 2005 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-19-stanford.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220022721/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2005-11-19-stanford.html |archive-date=December 20, 2019 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the 2005 Las Vegas Bowl, Lynch ran for 194 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries and was named MVP against BYU.{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2005 |title=Lynch, Jackson lead California to win over BYU |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/college/football-roundup-lynch-jackson-lead-california-to-win-over-byu/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208032400/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/college/football-roundup-lynch-jackson-lead-california-to-win-over-byu/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} Even though he missed two games due to a hand and finger injury, he still amassed 1,246 rushing yards with 10 rushing touchdowns on 196 carries and 125 receiving yards on 15 receptions.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marshawn-lynch-1/gamelog/2005 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083312/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marshawn-lynch-1/gamelog/2005 |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He finished fifth in the Pac-10 in rushing yards and sixth in rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=2005 Pacific-10 Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/pac-10/2005-leaders.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113123153/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/pac-10/2005-leaders.html |archive-date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

In the 2006 preseason, Lynch earned a spot on the watchlist for the Maxwell Award, was named 8th best player in the nation by Sports Illustrated, and earned several preseason All-American accolades. In the spring, he joined the Cal Track & Field team, and he competed in the 60-meter dash, recording a personal-best time of 6.98 seconds at the 2006 MPSF Championships.{{Cite web |title=MPSF Championships - Complete |url=http://wa.milesplit.com/meets/15684/results/31718 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104023311/http://wa.milesplit.com/meets/15684/results/31718 |archive-date=January 4, 2015 |access-date=January 3, 2015 |website=MileSplitWA}}

On July 22, 2006, the Cal football program officially launched the campaign for Lynch to win the 2006 Heisman Trophy with the opening of the website Marshawn10.com, featuring Lynch's highlights from 2004 to 2006.{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2006 |title=Cal Launches Website for Marshawn Lynch |url=http://calbears.cstv.com/sports/marshawn/spec-rel/071906aac.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016221231/http://calbears.cstv.com/sports/marshawn/spec-rel/071906aac.html |archive-date=October 16, 2007 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |url-status=dead |website=California Golden Bears}}

In the second game of the season, against Minnesota, Lynch had 139 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 42–17 victory.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Barry |date=September 13, 2006 |title=Learning to love the bomb |url=https://www.berkeley.edu/news/berkeleyan/2006/09/13_football.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208032446/https://www.berkeley.edu/news/berkeleyan/2006/09/13_football.shtml |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=www.berkeley.edu}} In the next game against Portland State, he finished with 112 rushing yards and a touchdown in the 42–16 victory.{{Cite web |title=Portland State at California Box Score, September 16, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-16-california.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083144/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-16-california.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the following game against Arizona State, he had 17 carries for 124 yards in the 49–21 victory.{{Cite web |title=Arizona State at California Box Score, September 23, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-23-california.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083200/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-23-california.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the next game, against Oregon State, he posted his fourth consecutive 100-yard game with 106 yards and a touchdown in the 41–13 victory.{{Cite web |title=California at Oregon State Box Score, September 30, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-30-oregon-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113122935/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-30-oregon-state.html |archive-date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} After a 50-yard performance in the 45–24 victory over the Oregon Ducks, he had 152 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the 21–3 victory over Washington State.{{Cite web |title=Oregon at California Box Score, October 7, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-07-california.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005140/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-07-california.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=California at Washington State Box Score, October 14, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-14-washington-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083214/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-14-washington-state.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the next game against Washington, he had another stellar game with 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning overtime touchdown, in the 31–24 victory.{{Cite web |title=Washington at California Box Score, October 21, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-21-california.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083454/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-21-california.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He later called the run his favorite career highlight, after which Lynch spontaneously drove around the football field in an injury cart, pretending to ghost ride.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Ted |date=February 17, 2016 |title=Hey, remember that time Marshawn Lynch took an injury-cart joyride? |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/14790286/remembering-marshawn-lynch-celebratory-injury-cart-ride-cal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708105440/http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/14790286/remembering-marshawn-lynch-celebratory-injury-cart-ride-cal |archive-date=July 8, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}} Lynch was named to the 2006 All-Pac-10 team First-team for his performance in the 2006 season.The awards are voted on by Pac-10 coaches. [http://usc.scout.com/2/595004.html 2006 All-Pac-10 team] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070125191817/http://usc.scout.com/2/595004.html |date=January 25, 2007}}, scout.com, November 27, 2006. Lynch was also named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year in 2006 and an AFCA (Coaches') All-America in 2006.{{Cite web |title=Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year Winners |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/pac-12-opoy.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323031509/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/pac-12-opoy.html |archive-date=March 23, 2018 |access-date=March 22, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

In his final game for Cal, Lynch ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the 45–10 victory over Texas A&M in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl on December 28, 2006. He shared the Co-Offensive Player of the Game award with teammate, quarterback Nate Longshore.{{Cite news |date=December 29, 2006 |title=California stomps Texas A&M in Holiday Bowl |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/games/2006-12-29-Holiday-bowl-cal-texas-am_x.htm |url-status=live |access-date=January 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202013514/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/games/2006-12-29-Holiday-bowl-cal-texas-am_x.htm |archive-date=December 2, 2014}}{{Cite web |title=Holiday Bowl - Texas A&M vs California Box Score, December 28, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-12-28-california.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005001/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-12-28-california.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He finished his final season with Golden Bears with a Pac-10 leading 1,356 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 34 receptions, 328 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=2006 Pacific-10 Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/pac-10/2006-leaders.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323030906/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/pac-10/2006-leaders.html |archive-date=March 23, 2018 |access-date=March 22, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marshawn-lynch-1/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005046/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marshawn-lynch-1/gamelog/2006/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

Lynch holds the Cal school record for most 100-yard rushing games with 17.{{Cite web |title=Cal School Records (note closeness of Lynch's stats to other school records) |url=http://www.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/pdf-07FB121to150-072007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071122202146/http://www.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/cal/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/pdf-07FB121to150-072007 |archive-date=November 22, 2007 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |url-status=dead |website=cstv.com}}

On January 2, 2007, Lynch announced he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2007 NFL draft.{{Cite news |last=Simmons |first=Rusty |date=January 3, 2007 |title=Bear bids farewell / Cal's Marshawn Lynch declares for NFL draft |work=SFGate |url=http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2007/01/03/SPGKGNC3091.DTL |url-status=live |access-date=January 31, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501080650/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fchronicle%2Farchive%2F2007%2F01%2F03%2FSPGKGNC3091.DTL |archive-date=May 1, 2008}}

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On April 28, 2007, Lynch was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft, the second running back taken.{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103015035/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/draft.htm |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He agreed with the Bills to a six-year, $18.935 million contract. The deal included a $3 million signing bonus and contained $10.285 million in total guarantees.{{Cite web |last=Wawrow |first=John |date=July 30, 2007 |title=Bills reach 5-year, $19 million deal with top pick RB Lynch |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d80087767/printable/bills-reach-5year-19-million-deal-with-top-pick-rb-lynch |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

Lynch entered the NFL as the starter at running back for the Bills. In his first career regular season game on September 9, he gained 90 yards on 19 carries and scored his first touchdown in a 14–15 loss to the Denver Broncos.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills - September 9th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709090buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005147/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709090buf.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His breakout game came on November 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Lynch's success on the ground was instrumental in keeping the touted Cincinnati offense on the sidelines, as he rushed 29 times for 153 yards, including a 56-yard touchdown run. Lynch also completed a touchdown pass to tight end Robert Royal, the first touchdown pass completed by a Bills non-quarterback since running back Joe Cribbs in 1981.{{Cite web |last=Wawrow |first=John |date=November 4, 2007 |title=Buffalo 33, Cincinnati 21 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20071104002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071106042612/https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20071104002 |archive-date=November 6, 2007 |access-date=January 17, 2008 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2007 |title=Lynch leads Bills over Bengals |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d803df9d2/article/quick-take-lynch-leads-bills-over-bengals |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208165721/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d803df9d2/article/quick-take-lynch-leads-bills-over-bengals |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en}}

Lynch injured his ankle the following week against the Miami Dolphins and missed the next three games.{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2007 |title=Lynch status for sunday night in question |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/lynch-status-for-sunday-night-in-question-316953?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205155/https://www.buffalobills.com/news/lynch-status-for-sunday-night-in-question-316953?campaign=sf%3Afanshare%3Afacebook |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=Buffalo Bills |language=en-US}} He returned to play on December 9 for the Bills' second game against the Miami Dolphins that season, rushing for 107 yards and fumbling for the first time in his NFL career.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills - December 9th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712090buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005154/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712090buf.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The game marked the first time the Bills' offense produced two 100-yard rushers since 1996, as Fred Jackson also rushed for 115 yards.{{Cite web |last=Wawrow |first=John |date=December 9, 2007 |title=Inept Dolphins lose 13th straight, trounced by Bills 38–17 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap;_ylt=Ag19Prq.mvQzhk3EQ_j8Por.uLYF?gid=20071209002&prov=ap |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604035507/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20071209002&prov=ap |archive-date=June 4, 2011 |access-date=December 9, 2007 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} Lynch went over the 1,000-yard rushing mark on December 23 against the New York Giants, scoring a touchdown in the 21–38 loss, which resulted in the Giants clinching a playoff berth.{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Buffalo Bills - December 23rd, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712230buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905050636/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712230buf.htm |archive-date=September 5, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} This made Lynch the fourth Bills rookie to break the 1,000-yard mark, and the first since Greg Bell in 1984.{{Cite web |last=Wawrow |first=John |date=December 23, 2007 |title=Giants clinch playoff berth, beat Bills |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20071223002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071225212619/https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20071223002 |archive-date=December 25, 2007 |access-date=December 24, 2007 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} He closed out the regular season with 105 rushing yards and 22 receiving yards against the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Philadelphia Eagles - December 30th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712300phi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005136/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712300phi.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He finished a successful rookie season with 1,115 total rushing yards and seven touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005142/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2007/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team for the 2007 season.{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2007.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023400/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2007.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=March 22, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Lynch was expected to be more involved in Buffalo's passing game in 2008, his second season as a professional. The Bills' new offensive coordinator Turk Schonert had stated a number of times that he anticipated Lynch "being in on third down a lot more" this season, citing Lynch's inexperience as a reason he was not very involved in the 2007 season.{{Cite web |last=Byrne |first=C. |date=January 17, 2008 |title=Bills News: Turk Schonert Has To Spice Up Buffalo O |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/6823-bills-news-turk-schonert-has-to-spice-up-buffalo-o |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113122927/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/6823-bills-news-turk-schonert-has-to-spice-up-buffalo-o |archive-date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=Bleacher Report}}

Lynch started the 2008 season with four rushing touchdowns in his first three games against the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills - September 7th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809070buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083206/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809070buf.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars - September 14th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809140jax.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005059/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809140jax.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Buffalo Bills - September 21st, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809210buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083158/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809210buf.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was held to a season low of 16 yards rushing in a Week 9 matchup against the New York Jets on November 2.{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Buffalo Bills - November 2nd, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811020buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083208/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811020buf.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He did not break 100 yards rushing in a game until November 17 on a Monday Night Football matchup against the Cleveland Browns, when he rushed for 119. The game also marked his first receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2008 |title=Dawson's 56-yard field goal sends Browns to win over Bills |url=https://www.dispatch.com/article/20081118/NEWS/311189738 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208165748/https://www.dispatch.com/article/20081118/NEWS/311189738 |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en}} Two weeks later on November 30, Lynch posted a season-high 134 rushing yards against the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |last=Galliford |first=Brian |date=November 30, 2008 |title=Playoff hopes end as Bills lose to 49ers |url=https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2008/11/30/676087/playoff-hopes-end-as-bills |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208165719/https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2008/11/30/676087/playoff-hopes-end-as-bills |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Buffalo Rumblings |language=en}} Lynch went over the 1,000-yard mark for the season on December 14 in a rematch against the Jets when he rushed for 127 yards.{{Cite web |date=December 15, 2008 |title=Ellis' fumble return leads Jets past Bills, 31-27 |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-fbn-bills-jets-121408-2008dec14-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208165719/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-fbn-bills-jets-121408-2008dec14-story.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} He was able to stay healthy until injuring his shoulder in the second half of a Bills victory on December 21 against the Denver Broncos, during which he rushed for his eighth touchdown of the season.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos - December 21st, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812210den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083248/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812210den.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The injury kept him out of the Bills' season finale against the New England Patriots. Lynch finished the 2008 season with 1,036 yards rushing and eight rushing touchdowns. He posted 300 receiving yards on 47 receptions, including a receiving touchdown, compared to 184 yards on 18 receptions for the 2007 season.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005103/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Lynch was selected to his first Pro Bowl, replacing injured Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Chris |date=January 29, 2009 |title=Lynch headed to Pro Bowl |url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/lynch-headed-to-pro-bowl-/388a14b3-9fca-4148-9415-ac41532f87fc |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131233404/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/lynch-headed-to-pro-bowl-/388a14b3-9fca-4148-9415-ac41532f87fc |archive-date=January 31, 2009 |access-date=January 29, 2009 |website=Buffalo Bills}} This made him the first Bills running back to head to the Pro Bowl since Travis Henry in 2002. Lynch was initially the first alternate.{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316160330/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=March 22, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

File:Marshawn Lynch vs NY Jets October 2009.jpg in October 2009]]

Following his guilty plea on misdemeanor weapons charges during the 2009 off-season, Lynch met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for a disciplinary hearing. Lynch had been arrested in Culver City, California, for having a gun in his backpack in the trunk of a car he was occupying, a crime in California.{{Cite web |date=March 17, 2009 |title=NFL: No timetable on Lynch decision |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3990426 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227215515/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3990426 |archive-date=December 27, 2019 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} On April 9, the NFL announced that Lynch would be suspended for the Bills' first three games for violations of the NFL's personal conduct policy.{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2009 |title=Bills RB Lynch suspended three games after second run-in with law |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d80fb016c/article/bills-rb-lynch-suspended-three-games-after-second-runin-with-law |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820031529/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d80fb016c/article/bills-rb-lynch-suspended-three-games-after-second-runin-with-law |archive-date=August 20, 2019 |access-date=August 18, 2019 |website=Buffalo Bills |publisher=NFL |agency=Associated Press}} Lynch appealed the league's suspension on May 14 in an attempt to have it reduced or nullified, only to have it upheld by Goodell later on August 3.{{Cite web |last=Fabiano |first=Michael |date=August 4, 2009 |title=Lynch's suspension upheld; Jackson named starter to begin season |url=http://www.nfl.com/fantasy/story/09000d5d811a6e44/article/lynchs-suspension-upheld-jackson-named-starter-to-begin-season |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426055728/http://www.nfl.com/fantasy/story/09000d5d811a6e44/article/lynchs-suspension-upheld-jackson-named-starter-to-begin-season |archive-date=April 26, 2012 |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en}} When interviewed on the topic, Lynch has said that he was not surprised when the suspension was upheld and that he loves playing too much and will try to keep himself out of situations in which there is a risk of being suspended.

Lynch played his first game of the 2009 season against the Miami Dolphins and played the rest of the season.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins - October 4th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910040mia.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130013724/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910040mia.htm |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Beginning November 29, he was replaced as the Bills' starting running back by Fred Jackson, who had the first 1,000-yard rushing season of his career. Lynch finished the season with 450 yards on 120 carries with two rushing touchdowns and did not break 100 rushing yards in a single game for the first time in his career.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005141/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Lynch suffered an ankle sprain in the Bills' preseason opener against the Washington Redskins and was expected to be out for three to four weeks.{{Cite web |last=Gaughan |first=Mark |date=August 15, 2010 |title=Fred out 4–6 weeks |url=http://blogs.buffalonews.com/billboard/2010/08/fred-out-46-weeks.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100818084026/http://blogs.buffalonews.com/billboard/2010/08/fred-out-46-weeks.html |archive-date=August 18, 2010 |access-date=August 28, 2010 |website=The Buffalo News}} He started three games for the Bills before being traded to the Seattle Seahawks on October 5 for two draft picks, a fourth-round pick in the 2011 NFL draft and a conditional pick in the 2012 NFL draft,{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2010 |title=Seahawks Acquire Marshawn Lynch in Trade with Bills |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/press/article-1/Seahawks-Acquire-Marshawn-Lynch-in-Trade-with-Bills/642f0015-3c12-4ff5-a26b-b12ae9521531 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322165512/http://www.seahawks.com/news/press/article-1/Seahawks-Acquire-Marshawn-Lynch-in-Trade-with-Bills/642f0015-3c12-4ff5-a26b-b12ae9521531 |archive-date=March 22, 2012 |access-date=October 5, 2010 |website=Seattle Seahawks}} which would become a fifth-round pick.{{Cite web |last=Maiola |first=Greg |date=July 19, 2012 |title=Buffalo Bills: Marshawn Lynch Trade Is Paying off for Bills in a Major Way |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1265264-buffalo-bills-marshawn-lynch-trade-is-paying-off-for-bills-in-a-major-way |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227223011/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1265264-buffalo-bills-marshawn-lynch-trade-is-paying-off-for-bills-in-a-major-way |archive-date=December 27, 2014 |access-date=September 5, 2014 |website=Bleacher Report}}

Lynch then reunited with former Cal roommate and fellow running back Justin Forsett, a seventh-round draft pick of the Seahawks in 2008. Lynch scored his first touchdown of the season and with the Seahawks on October 17 on a 1-yard run against the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2010 |title=Seahawks solid in win over Bears |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2010/oct/17/seahawks-solid-in-win-over-bears/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208164547/https://www.columbian.com/news/2010/oct/17/seahawks-solid-in-win-over-bears/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Columbian |language=en-US}} On December 5, he scored three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |last=O'Neil |first=Danny |date=December 5, 2010 |title=Seahawks rally for 31-14 victory over Carolina Panthers |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2013605403_hawk06.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001075833/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2013605403_hawk06.html |archive-date=October 1, 2019 |website=The Seattle Times}} Lynch had 202 carries for 737 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns during the 2010 season.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083222/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

File:Marshawn Lynch and Mike Williams.jpg run in the Seahawks' 2011 NFC Wild Card game]]

In his first career playoff game, against the New Orleans Saints on January 8, 2011, Lynch had a 67-yard touchdown run in which he broke nine tackles and with one arm threw Saints cornerback Tracy Porter to the ground.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks - January 8th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101080sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802182754/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101080sea.htm |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite AV media |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/09000d5d81d8d049/Lynch-s-TD-seals-upset-of-reigning-champs |title=Wild Card Can't-Miss Play: Lynch in "beast mode" |date=January 8, 2011 |type=TV Clip |publisher=NFL |access-date=January 10, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110111170440/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/09000d5d81d8d049/Lynch-s-TD-seals-upset-of-reigning-champs |archive-date=January 11, 2011 |url-status=live}} This run has become known locally in Seattle as the "Beast Quake".{{Cite web |last=Schwartz |first=Nick |date=February 7, 2016 |title=Relive the Marshawn Lynch touchdown run that caused an earthquake |url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/marshawn-lynch-retirement-report-earthquake-run-video |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710111506/https://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/02/marshawn-lynch-retirement-report-earthquake-run-video |archive-date=July 10, 2018 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=For The Win |language=en}} The play gets its name from Marshawn Lynch's nickname, "Beast Mode", and the fact that, during and after the play, movement from fans jumping in celebration was so intense that it registered on a seismograph 100 yards from the stadium.{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2011 |title=Lynch's TD run shook area around Qwest Field |url=http://www.king5.com/news/local/Seahawks-fans-cause-12th-Man-quake-during-Lynch-touchdown-113208789.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110111062015/http://www.king5.com/news/local/Seahawks-fans-cause-12th-Man-quake-during-Lynch-touchdown-113208789.html |archive-date=January 11, 2011 |access-date=January 10, 2011 |publisher=King5}} In the Divisional Round against the Chicago Bears, he was limited to four carries for two yards in the 35–24 loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears - January 16th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101160chi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802182840/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101160chi.htm |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Lynch started 15 games in 2011, missing only one regular season game, on November 23 due to back problems. Lynch rushed for 1,204 yards and 12 touchdowns, both career bests and posting his first 1,000-yard season since 2008.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083148/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 1, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he was observed receiving Skittles from a trainer to celebrate his touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Farrar |first=Doug |date=December 2, 2011 |title=Marshawn Lynch beats Eagles, eats Skittles, gets endorsement |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/marshawn-lynchs-blow-away-run-seen-through-many-eyes?urn=nfl,wp13001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619165046/https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/marshawn-lynchs-blow-away-run-seen-through-many-eyes?urn=nfl,wp13001 |archive-date=June 19, 2012 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} Fans later threw Skittles onto the field after Lynch scored.{{Cite web |date=June 27, 2012 |title=The Truth Behind Marshawn and Those Skittles |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/06/27/truth-behind-marshawn-and-those-skittles |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150425040236/https://www.seahawks.com/news/2012/06/27/truth-behind-marshawn-and-those-skittles |archive-date=April 25, 2015 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Seattle Seahawks |language=en}}

On November 6, against the Dallas Cowboys, Lynch had 135 rushing yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2011 |title=Cowboys avoid frustrations, beat Seahawks 23-13 |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2011/11/07/cowboys-avoid-frustrations-beat-seahawks-23-13/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208164136/https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2011/11/07/cowboys-avoid-frustrations-beat-seahawks-23-13/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Dallas Morning News |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} On December 1, he had his best rushing game of the season with 148 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite news |title=Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks down Eagles 31-14 as poor run continues for Philadelphia |language=en-US |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/marshawn-lynch-seahawks-down-eagles-31-14-as-poor-run-continues-for-philadelphia/2011/12/02/gIQAtk1WLO_story.html |url-status=live |access-date=December 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209054723/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/marshawn-lynch-seahawks-down-eagles-31-14-as-poor-run-continues-for-philadelphia/2011/12/02/gIQAtk1WLO_story.html |archive-date=December 9, 2019}} On December 18, he set the franchise record for consecutive games with a touchdown by scoring in his tenth straight game. The previous record of nine was set by Shaun Alexander in 2005. Lynch would reach 11 consecutive games scoring a touchdown before the streak ended against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17.{{Cite web |title=Most consecutive games scoring a touchdown, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/WNM3J |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205202/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=WNM3J |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Lynch led the NFL in rushing yards over the final nine weeks of the season.{{Cite web |last=Sando |first=Mike |date=March 5, 2012 |title=Marshawn Lynch banked on strong finish |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/60127/marshawn-lynch-banked-on-strong-finish |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207093332/http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/60127/marshawn-lynch-banked-on-strong-finish |archive-date=December 7, 2013 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |website=ESPN.com}} On January 24, 2012, Lynch was added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster to replace San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore.{{Cite web |last=Inman |first=Cam |date=January 24, 2012 |title=NFL: Gore joins list of 49ers sitting out of Pro Bowl |url=http://www.contracostatimes.com/other-sports/ci_19811931 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104100242/http://www.contracostatimes.com/other-sports/ci_19811931 |archive-date=November 4, 2013 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |website=ContraCostaTimes.com}}{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/probowl.htm |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=March 22, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 94th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407054434/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=April 7, 2022 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 4, 2012, Lynch signed a four-year, $31 million contract with the Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Hsu |first=Davis |date=March 8, 2012 |title=Marshawn Lynch's Contract Details Disclosed |url=https://www.fieldgulls.com/2012/3/8/2852948/marshawn-lynchs-contract-details-disclosed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213183510/https://www.fieldgulls.com/2012/3/8/2852948/marshawn-lynchs-contract-details-disclosed |archive-date=February 13, 2019 |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Field Gulls}}

In the second game of the 2012 season, Lynch had 122 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 27–7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2012 |title=Seahawks run over Cowboys, 27-7 |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2012/sep/15/seahawks-run-over-cowboys-27-7/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208163028/https://www.columbian.com/news/2012/sep/15/seahawks-run-over-cowboys-27-7/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Columbian |language=en-US}} On September 30, against the St. Louis Rams, he had 118 rushing yards and touchdown in the 19–13 loss.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2012 |title=Seahawks fall short against Rams |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2012/sep/29/seahawks-fall-short-against-rams/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208163019/https://www.columbian.com/news/2012/sep/29/seahawks-fall-short-against-rams/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Columbian |language=en-US}} In Weeks 7–10, he posted four consecutive games with at least 100 rushing yards and three consecutive games with a rushing touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers - October 18th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210180sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108022503/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210180sfo.htm |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions - October 28th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210280det.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129142028/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210280det.htm |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks - November 4th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211040sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083253/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211040sea.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks - November 11th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211110sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005156/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211110sea.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 14, in a 58–0 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, he had 128 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2012 |title=Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks dominate in victory over Arizona Cardinals |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000108485/article/marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-dominate-in-victory-over-arizona-cardinals |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208162949/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000108485/article/marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-dominate-in-victory-over-arizona-cardinals |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} In the next game, a 50–17 victory over the Buffalo Bills, he had 113 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.{{Cite web |last=O'Neil |first=Danny |title=In second straight rout, Seahawks rocket past Bills 50-17 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2019919850_seahawksdrop50onbuffaloforsecondstraightblowoutvictory.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208173052/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2019919850_seahawksdrop50onbuffaloforsecondstraightblowoutvictory.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Seattle Times}} In the penultimate game of the regular season, he had 111 rushing yards and a touchdown in a 42–13 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2012 |title=Seahawks roll past 49ers in noisy Seattle 42-13 |url=https://www.richmond.com/sports/professional/seahawks-roll-past-ers-in-noisy-seattle/article_9e07e01a-4d83-11e2-a82e-0019bb30f31a.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208163034/https://www.richmond.com/sports/professional/seahawks-roll-past-ers-in-noisy-seattle/article_9e07e01a-4d83-11e2-a82e-0019bb30f31a.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Richmond Times-Dispatch |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} The Seahawks finished with an 11–5 record and made the playoffs in the 2012 season.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127072019/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/ |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Wild Card Round against the Washington Redskins, he finished with 132 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 24–14 victory.{{Cite news |last=Svrluga |first=Barry |date=January 6, 2013 |title=Redskins succumb to Seahawks' Wilson, Lynch |language=en-US |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-succumb-to-seahawks-wilson-lynch/2013/01/06/ebcdbcf0-5875-11e2-beee-6e38f5215402_story.html |url-status=live |access-date=December 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208163055/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-succumb-to-seahawks-wilson-lynch/2013/01/06/ebcdbcf0-5875-11e2-beee-6e38f5215402_story.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019}} In the Divisional Round against the Atlanta Falcons, he had 46 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, and 37 receiving yards in the 30–28 loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons - January 13th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301130atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802182831/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301130atl.htm |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Overall, Lynch started all 16 regular season games, as well as the two playoff games the Seahawks were in. He accumulated 1,590 yards rushing on 315 attempts. He scored 11 touchdowns, his longest being a 77-yard touchdown run. He averaged 19.7 attempts per game and 99.4 yards per game, and over the course of the season, Lynch had an average of 5.05 yards per carry. He fumbled 4 times, and lost two of them.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005159/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=April 22, 1983 |title=Marshawn Lynch: Career Stats at NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/marshawnlynch/2495663/careerstats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140205103112/http://www.nfl.com/player/marshawnlynch/2495663/careerstats |archive-date=February 5, 2014 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |website=Nfl.com}} Lynch was named as a First-team All-Pro and was elected into the 2013 Pro Bowl as a reserve.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/allpro.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023038/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/allpro.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=March 22, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023449/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=March 22, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked as 24th best player in the league among his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112165406/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 12, 2021 |access-date=May 1, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In Week 2 of the 2013 season against the San Francisco 49ers, Lynch had 98 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 29–3 victory.{{Cite web |date=September 16, 2013 |title=Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks stymie 49ers in 29-3 win on Pete Carroll's birthday |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/2013/09/marshawn_lynch_seahawks_stymie.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208162925/https://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/2013/09/marshawn_lynch_seahawks_stymie.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Oregon Live |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} In a 34–28 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on October 6, he had 102 rushing yards.{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Jarrett |title=Bell: Colts display new identity in win over Seahawks |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/10/06/seahawks-colts-week5/2932311/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208162849/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/10/06/seahawks-colts-week5/2932311/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}} On November 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had 125 rushing yards in the 27–24 victory.{{Cite web |title=Seahawks come from behind to beat the Tampa Buccaneers 27-24 in overtime. |url=https://www.upi.com/News_Photos/view/upi/2a67c0328fe29a048ab8ad5da1b927ed/Seahawks-come-from-behind-to-beat-the-Tampa-Buccaneers-27-24-in-overtime/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208162855/https://www.upi.com/News_Photos/view/upi/2a67c0328fe29a048ab8ad5da1b927ed/Seahawks-come-from-behind-to-beat-the-Tampa-Buccaneers-27-24-in-overtime/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=UPI.com |language=en}} He followed that up with 145 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2013 |title=Seahawks trounce Falcons behind Marshawn Lynch, Russell Wilson |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/11/10/seahawks-falcons-week-10-marshawn-lynch-russell-wilson/3489755/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208162937/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/11/10/seahawks-falcons-week-10-marshawn-lynch-russell-wilson/3489755/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} In the next game against the Minnesota Vikings, he added two more rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Seahawks roll by Vikings for 13th consecutive home win |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/11/17/russell-wilson-marshawn-lynch-seahawks-beat-vikings-unbeaten-at-home/3622411/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208162847/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/11/17/russell-wilson-marshawn-lynch-seahawks-beat-vikings-unbeaten-at-home/3622411/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}} Overall, he was a significant contributor for the Seahawks in the 2013 season, rushing for 1,257 yards and 12 touchdowns, and recording three 100-yard games.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005126/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He tied with Jamaal Charles for the league lead in rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=NFL Rushing Touchdowns Year-by-Year Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_td_year_by_year.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529045707/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_td_year_by_year.htm |archive-date=May 29, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Seattle Seahawks finished with a 13–3 record and earned a first-round bye in the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2013 Seattle Seahawks Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2013.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104095158/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2013.htm |archive-date=January 4, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013.htm |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{dead link|date=January 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} In the Divisional Round against the New Orleans Saints, he had 140 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 23–15 victory.{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2014 |title=Seattle Seahawks, Marshawn Lynch overpower New Orleans Saints, 23-15 |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/2014/01/seattle_seahawks_marshawn_lync.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208163002/https://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/2014/01/seattle_seahawks_marshawn_lync.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Oregon Live |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} In the NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers, he had 109 rushing yards and a touchdown in the 23–17 victory.{{Cite web |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Seahawks win NFC title, beat 49ers 23-17 |url=http://old.seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2022711241_seahawks20xml.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321143244/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2022711241_seahawks20xml.html |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Seattle Times}} He was voted to the Pro Bowl for the third straight year, but had to decline the appearance due to his participation in Super Bowl XLVIII.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307082346/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 7, 2018 |access-date=March 22, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He ended up rushing for 39 yards on 15 carries during that game, including a one-yard rushing touchdown, resulting in the team's first Super Bowl victory by defeating the Denver Broncos 43–8.{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=February 2, 2014 |title=Seahawks Pour It On in the Super Bowl |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/sports/football/start-to-finish-its-all-seahawks.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208163038/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/sports/football/start-to-finish-its-all-seahawks.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}} He was ranked 14th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112164602/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 12, 2021 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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On July 24, 2014, former Seahawks fullback and good friend Michael Robinson announced on NFL Network's Inside Training Camp, that Lynch would hold out of Training Camp while he waited for a restructured contract from the Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Breech |first=John |date=July 31, 2014 |title=Marshawn Lynch holdout over, RB reports to Seahawks camp |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/marshawn-lynch-holdout-over-rb-reports-to-seahawks-camp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024042230/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/marshawn-lynch-holdout-over-rb-reports-to-seahawks-camp/ |archive-date=October 24, 2020 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} Lynch and the Seahawks quickly agreed to new terms for the season, and Lynch served as the starting running back for the team, ahead of backups Robert Turbin and Christine Michael.{{Cite web |title=2014 Seattle Seahawks Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2014.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014332/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/2014.htm |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the 2014 season opener, Lynch had 110 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 36–16 victory over the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Scott |date=September 5, 2014 |title=Lynch, Seahawks cruise past Packers in opener |url=https://bangordailynews.com/2014/09/05/sports/seahawks-roll-past-packers-in-nfl-opener/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208045633/https://bangordailynews.com/2014/09/05/sports/seahawks-roll-past-packers-in-nfl-opener/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Bangor Daily News |language=en-US}} During Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, he completed the first overtime drive by rushing for a touchdown, giving the Seahawks a 26–20 victory over Denver in a Super Bowl rematch.{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2014 |title=Seahawks hold off Broncos 26-20 in overtime |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2014/sep/21/seahawks-hold-broncos-26-20-overtime/267686/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208045735/https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2014/sep/21/seahawks-hold-broncos-26-20-overtime/267686/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Chattanooga Times Free Press |agency=Associated Press}} On November 2, against the Oakland Raiders, he had 67 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and 76 receiving yards.{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2014 |title=Despite Last Ditch Effort, Raiders Handed 14th Straight Loss By Seahawks |url=https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/11/02/despite-last-ditch-effort-raiders-handed-14th-straight-loss-by-seahawks/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208045915/https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/11/02/despite-last-ditch-effort-raiders-handed-14th-straight-loss-by-seahawks/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=CBS - San Francisco |language=en-US}} In the next game against the New York Giants, he had a stellar performance with 140 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns in the 38–17 victory.{{Cite web |date=November 9, 2014 |title=Lynch scores four TDs as Seahawks run wild over Giants |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/11/09/lynchs-4-tds-lead-seahawks-past-giants-38-17/18776797/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208045949/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/11/09/lynchs-4-tds-lead-seahawks-past-giants-38-17/18776797/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} He scored 24 total points in the game, which was tied with Jonas Gray for the most by any player in a single game in the 2014 season.{{Cite web |title=Most points scored, single game, 2014 season |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/sevIG |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205158/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=sevIG |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He continued his successful string of games with 124 rushing yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in a loss the following week.{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2014 |title=Chiefs impressed with Seattle's Marshawn Lynch, but endure in stopping him |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/chiefs-impressed-with-seattle-s-marshawn-lynch-but-endure-in-stopping-him-f2wP4P7j6EquqtQfvocyaw/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208050033/https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/chiefs-impressed-with-seattle-s-marshawn-lynch-but-endure-in-stopping-him-f2wP4P7j6EquqtQfvocyaw/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=SI.com |language=en}}

Lynch had a career-long 79-yard touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16, similar to his "Beast Quake" 67-yard scoring run in the 2011 Wild Card Round against the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |last=Weinfuss |first=Josh |date=November 15, 2015 |title=Cardinals using Marshawn Lynch's 79-yard run from 2014 as motivation |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/17451/cardinals-using-marshawn-lynchs-79-yard-run-from-2014-as-motivation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208051623/https://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/17451/cardinals-using-marshawn-lynchs-79-yard-run-from-2014-as-motivation |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Four days later, Lynch was fined $11,050 by the NFL for his celebration of the score; falling back while extending the ball behind his head and grabbing his crotch. The league considered his celebration an "obscene gesture" to constitute unsportsmanlike conduct.{{Cite web |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=December 25, 2014 |title=NFL fines Lynch for crotch grab |url=http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2025316370_seahawknotebook26xml.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226173603/http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2025316370_seahawknotebook26xml.html |archive-date=December 26, 2014 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |website=The Seattle Times}} Lynch shared the league lead in rushing touchdowns for the second consecutive season, this time sharing with DeMarco Murray.

The Seahawks finished with a 12–4 record and earned a first round bye.{{Cite web |title=2014 Seattle Seahawks Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127051846/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/ |archive-date=January 27, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named to the Pro Bowl for the fifth time in his career.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816061701/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/probowl.htm |archive-date=August 16, 2018 |access-date=March 22, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the Carolina Panthers, he had 59 rushing yards in the 31–17 victory.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks - January 10th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501100sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802182824/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501100sea.htm |archive-date=August 2, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He contributed heavily to a late comeback in the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers in a rematch of the season-opener, catching a 26-yard pass to set up one touchdown and later scoring a touchdown of his own on a 24-yard run. The Seahawks won 28–22 in overtime after trailing 19–7 with less than four minutes remaining in the game.{{Cite web |last=Drovetto |first=Tony |date=January 20, 2015 |title=Recapping Marshawn Lynch's record day vs Green Bay Packers |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/recapping-marshawn-lynch-s-record-day-vs-green-bay-packers-115781 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019214323/https://www.seahawks.com/news/recapping-marshawn-lynch-s-record-day-vs-green-bay-packers-115781 |archive-date=October 19, 2020 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=Seahawks.com}} His 157 rushing yards in the game were a career postseason high for Lynch, as were his 183 total yards from scrimmage.{{Cite web |last=Tomlinson |first=Sean |date=January 18, 2015 |title=Marshawn Lynch Powers Seahawks to Super Bowl; Shows Why He Must Stay in Seattle |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2334280-marshawn-lynch-powers-seahawks-to-super-bowl-shows-why-he-must-stay-in-seattle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208050319/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2334280-marshawn-lynch-powers-seahawks-to-super-bowl-shows-why-he-must-stay-in-seattle |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}

Lynch made headlines at Super Bowl XLIX Media Day on January 27, 2015, when he held a five-minute press conference, only answering "I'm just here so I won't get fined" to every question. He has a history of unwillingness to talk to the media.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=January 29, 2014 |title=Marshawn Lynch: 'I'm just here so I won't get fined' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/marshawn-lynch-i-m-just-here-so-i-won-t-get-fined-0ap2000000319691 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130053349/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000319691/article/marshawn-lynch-im-just-here-so-i-wont-get-fined |archive-date=January 30, 2015 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}

In Super Bowl XLIX, where the Seahawks lost 28–24 to the New England Patriots, Lynch had 24 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown, plus a catch for 31 yards.{{Cite web |last=Silver |first=Michael |date=February 1, 2015 |title=Seahawks' Pete Carroll explains ill-fated call in Super Bowl XLIX |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-pete-carroll-explains-ill-fated-call-in-super-bowl-xli-0ap3000000467707 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114111643/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000467707/article/seahawks-pete-carroll-explains-illfated-call-in-super-bowl-xlix |archive-date=November 14, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en}} Late in the fourth quarter on a potential game-winning drive, Lynch ran the ball from the five yard line but was tackled by Dont'a Hightower at the one-yard line.{{Cite news |last=Filipiak |first=Brian |date=February 12, 2015 |title=Super Bowl XLIX Recap: The Dont'a Hightower Tackle - Inside The Pylon |language=en-US |work=Inside The Pylon |url=http://insidethepylon.com/film-study/film-study-nfl/defense-film-study-nfl/2015/02/12/super-bowl-xilx-recap-donta-hightower-tackle/ |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228131354/http://insidethepylon.com/film-study/film-study-nfl/defense-film-study-nfl/2015/02/12/super-bowl-xilx-recap-donta-hightower-tackle/ |archive-date=December 28, 2017}}{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLIX - Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots - February 1st, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201502010sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130034220/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201502010sea.htm |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |access-date=December 29, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On the next offensive play of the game, the Seahawks chose to pass the ball at the one-yard line instead of running it with Lynch, and Russell Wilson's pass was intercepted by Malcolm Butler. Lynch was visibly upset by the decision and left the Seahawks locker room without addressing the media. He stated in a later interview with Conan O'Brien that he was "expecting the ball" prior to the play.{{Cite web |last=Rogers |first=Martin |date=February 1, 2015 |title=Marshawn Lynch's final silent treatment after loss |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/02/01/marshawn-lynch-super-bowl-media-silence-continues/22727669/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113122942/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/02/01/marshawn-lynch-super-bowl-media-silence-continues/22727669/ |archive-date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}} He was ranked ninth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412105827/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2015-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 6, 2015, the Seahawks and Lynch agreed to a 2-year, $24 million contract extension.{{Cite web |last=Drovetto |first=Tony |date=March 6, 2015 |title=Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch signs two-year extension through 2017 |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Seahawks-running-back-Marshawn-Lynch-signs-two-year-extension-through-2017/d19334e3-293a-4bb9-b15b-8eb48c5e305e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310232100/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Seahawks-running-back-Marshawn-Lynch-signs-two-year-extension-through-2017/d19334e3-293a-4bb9-b15b-8eb48c5e305e |archive-date=March 10, 2015 |access-date=May 22, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}} Lynch struggled to pile up yardage early in the season but starred in Week 7 in a 20–3 win over the rival San Francisco 49ers, against whom he racked up 122 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries.{{Cite web |date=October 23, 2015 |title=Beast Mode formula clicks as Seahawks' Lynch piles up 122 yards |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/seattle-seahawks-marshawn-lynch-runs-over-san-francisco-49ers-102315 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208045042/https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/seattle-seahawks-marshawn-lynch-runs-over-san-francisco-49ers-102315 |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}} Midway through the 2015 season, Lynch needed to have sports hernia surgery.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=November 25, 2015 |title=Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch has surgery for hernia |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-marshawn-lynch-has-surgery-for-hernia-0ap3000000587762 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812105141/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000587762/article/seahawks-marshawn-lynch-has-surgery-for-hernia |archive-date=August 12, 2019 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en}} Lynch's backup, undrafted rookie Thomas Rawls, had a 209-yard game against the 49ers in Week 11.{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2015 |title=Rawls runs for 209 yards as Seahawks beat 49ers |url=https://www.abc10.com/article/sports/rawls-runs-for-209-yards-as-seahawks-beat-49ers/24531028 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221155257/https://www.abc10.com/article/sports/rawls-runs-for-209-yards-as-seahawks-beat-49ers/24531028 |archive-date=December 21, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

Ahead of the Seahawks Wild Card Round matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, Lynch was anticipated to make his return, but decided to stay behind in Seattle, stating that he felt that he could not play.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=January 8, 2016 |title=Marshawn Lynch stays in Seattle for Wild Card Game at Vikings |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/01/08/seattle-seahawks-running-back-marshawn-lynch-downgraded-out-sunday%E2%80%99s-game-minnesota |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114070409/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/01/08/seattle-seahawks-running-back-marshawn-lynch-downgraded-out-sunday%E2%80%99s-game-minnesota |archive-date=January 14, 2016 |access-date=January 21, 2016 |website=Seahawks.com}} Seattle went on to win, 10–9.{{Cite web |last=Sterling |first=Wayne |date=January 10, 2016 |title=Minneapolis weather: Vikings stopped cold by Seahawks |url=https://www.cnn.com/2016/01/10/us/minnesota-vikings-seattle-seahawks-football-cold/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208045151/https://www.cnn.com/2016/01/10/us/minnesota-vikings-seattle-seahawks-football-cold/index.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=CNN.com}} Lynch made his return from injury against the Carolina Panthers in the Divisional Round, carrying only six times for 20 yards, and caught two passes for 15 yards in the 31–24 loss.{{Cite web |last=Wilner |first=Barry |date=January 17, 2016 |title=Panthers build 31-point lead, hold on to beat Seahawks 31-24 |url=https://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-nfl-seahawks-panthers-20160117-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208045222/https://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-nfl-seahawks-panthers-20160117-story.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=The Morning Call}}

On February 7, 2016, the day of Super Bowl 50, Lynch announced his retirement via Twitter by posting a picture of his football cleats hanging from a telephone wire.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=February 8, 2016 |title=Marshawn Lynch retires after nine seasons |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/marshawn-lynch-retires-after-nine-seasons-0ap3000000634345 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308201834/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000634345/article/marshawn-lynch-retires-after-nine-seasons |archive-date=March 8, 2019 |access-date=March 8, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en}} He subsequently became a mentor to the current college football players at Cal.{{Cite web |date=August 24, 2016 |title=Beast Mode is back in pads and on the scout team |url=http://komonews.com/sports/seahawks/beast-mode-is-back-in-pads |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113122939/https://komonews.com/sports/seahawks/beast-mode-is-back-in-pads |archive-date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=KOMO News}}

After his retirement, rumors circulated about Lynch returning to the NFL.{{Cite web |last=Lyles |first=Harry Jr. |date=April 24, 2017 |title=A timeline of Marshawn Lynch's possible comeback with the Raiders |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2017/3/21/14989840/marshawn-lynch-comeback-retirement-timeline-raiders-seahawks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023072209/https://www.sbnation.com/2017/3/21/14989840/marshawn-lynch-comeback-retirement-timeline-raiders-seahawks |archive-date=October 23, 2019 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=SB Nation}} In early April 2017, after sitting out the 2016 season, it was reported Lynch had agreed to terms with his hometown Oakland Raiders and that the Seahawks, who retained his rights even after retirement, would trade him.{{Cite web |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=April 14, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch reportedly agrees to terms with Raiders — or has he? |url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/marshawn-lynch-agrees-to-terms-with-raiders-now-awaiting-a-trade-from-seattle/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926221059/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/marshawn-lynch-agrees-to-terms-with-raiders-now-awaiting-a-trade-from-seattle/ |archive-date=September 26, 2019 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=Seattle Times}} Lynch said he was inspired to come out of retirement by the team's impending move to Las Vegas saying that he wanted children currently growing up in Oakland to be able to see a home-grown football star play for the Raiders before the team is gone.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Lindsay H. |date=June 7, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch: Raiders' Las Vegas move inspired comeback |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2017/06/06/marshawn-lynch-oakland-las-vegas-move-raiders/102561886/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514085103/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2017/06/06/marshawn-lynch-oakland-las-vegas-move-raiders/102561886/ |archive-date=May 14, 2019 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=USA Today}}

On April 26, 2017, Lynch officially passed his physical and was traded to the Oakland Raiders along with Seattle's sixth-round draft pick for Oakland's fifth-round selection in the 2018 NFL draft.{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2017 |title=Raiders acquire Marshawn Lynch in trade with Seahawks |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000802591/article/raiders-acquire-marshawn-lynch-in-trade-with-seahawks |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811012852/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000802591/article/raiders-acquire-marshawn-lynch-in-trade-with-seahawks |archive-date=August 11, 2019 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en}} Lynch signed a two-year, $9 million contract with a maximum of $16.5 million; it had a $2 million bonus for 1,000 rushing yards for the season.{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2017 |title=Oakland Raiders Acquire RB Marshawn Lynch |url=http://m.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Acquire-RB-Marshawn-Lynch/ca23f583-d270-4231-840b-9d83dcd26bb3 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418121154/http://m.raiders.com/news/article-1/Oakland-Raiders-Acquire-RB-Marshawn-Lynch/ca23f583-d270-4231-840b-9d83dcd26bb3 |archive-date=April 18, 2018 |access-date=April 26, 2017 |website=Raiders.com}}{{Cite web |last1=Garafolo |first1=Mike |last2=Rapoport |first2=Ian |date=April 26, 2017 |title=Raiders acquire Marshawn Lynch in trade with Seahawks |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000802591/article/marshawn-lynch-agrees-to-raiders-deal-teams-to-trade-terms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825123456/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000802591/article/marshawn-lynch-agrees-to-raiders-deal-teams-to-trade-terms |archive-date=August 25, 2019 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=April 26, 2017 |title=Seahawks Trade Marshawn Lynch To Raiders |url=http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/04/26/seahawks-trade-marshawn-lynch-raiders |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427012513/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2017/04/26/seahawks-trade-marshawn-lynch-raiders |archive-date=April 27, 2017 |access-date=April 27, 2017 |website=Seahawks.com}}

In the Raiders' regular season opener on the road against the Tennessee Titans, Lynch finished with 18 carries for 76 rushing yards along with one reception for 16 yards in a 26–16 win.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=September 10, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch's return helps set tone in Raiders' win |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/marshawn-lynch-s-return-helps-set-tone-in-raiders-win-0ap3000000842071 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910230033/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000842071/article/marshawn-lynchs-return-helps-set-tone-in-raiders-win |archive-date=September 10, 2017 |access-date=September 10, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} On September 14, Lynch was fined $12,000 for doing an obscene gesture.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=September 14, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch fined $12,000 for middle fingers |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/14/marshawn-lynch-fined-12000-for-middle-fingers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915062156/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/14/marshawn-lynch-fined-12000-for-middle-fingers/ |archive-date=September 15, 2017 |access-date=September 14, 2017 |website=Pro Football Talk}} In Week 2 against the New York Jets, he had his first touchdown as a Raider, which was a two-yard rush in the second quarter, in the 45–20 victory.{{Cite web |last=Dubow |first=Josh |date=September 17, 2017 |title=Lynch Helps Fuel Raiders' Offense in 45-20 Win Over Jets |url=http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Lynch-Helps-Fuel-Raiders-Offense-in-45-20-Win-Over-Jets--445220943.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208044346/https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Lynch-Helps-Fuel-Raiders-Offense-in-45-20-Win-Over-Jets--445220943.html |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=NBC New York |language=en}} During Thursday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week Seven, Lynch was ejected for running onto the field and shoving an official following a hit by Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters on Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=October 19, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch facing possible fines, suspension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/marshawn-lynch-facing-possible-fines-suspension-0ap3000000864111 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020135314/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000864111/article/marshawn-lynch-ejected-for-unsportsmanlike-conduct |archive-date=October 20, 2017 |access-date=October 19, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} The next day, the NFL suspended Lynch for one game.{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch suspended one game |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-suspends-marshawn-lynch-1-game-after-ejection-0ap3000000864555 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021011806/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000864555/article/nfl-suspends-marshawn-lynch-1-game-after-ejection |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |access-date=October 20, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} Lynch attempted to appeal, but the suspension was upheld.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 24, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch's one-game suspension upheld |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/marshawn-lynch-s-one-game-suspension-upheld-0ap3000000866456 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025014244/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000866456/article/marshawn-lynchs-onegame-suspension-upheld |archive-date=October 25, 2017 |access-date=October 24, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} During Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15, Lynch confronted officials about Derek Carr not scoring while a fumble and touchback occurred; on December 21, Lynch was fined $24,309.{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch fined $24,309 for actions toward ref |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000896197/article/marshawn-lynch-fined-24309-for-actions-toward-ref |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222050952/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000896197/article/marshawn-lynch-fined-24309-for-actions-toward-ref |archive-date=December 22, 2017 |access-date=December 21, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}

During the regular season finale, in a loss against the Los Angeles Chargers, Lynch became the 31st player in NFL history to rush for over 10,000 rushing yards.{{Cite web |last=Kawahara |first=Matt |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Raiders fire Jack Del Rio after loss to Chargers ends 6-10 season |url=https://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-lose-30-10-to-Chargers-to-finish-6-10-12465106.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101024623/http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-lose-30-10-to-Chargers-to-finish-6-10-12465106.php |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |access-date=December 31, 2017 |website=sfgate.com |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle}} Overall, in the 2017 season, he finished with 207 carries for 891 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns to go along with 20 receptions for 151 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083225/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Lynch returned to the Raiders' backfield for the 2018 season opener under new head coach Jon Gruden.{{Cite news |last=Zarett |first=E.Jay |date=October 2, 2018 |title=Raiders coach Jon Gruden praises Marshawn Lynch, says some of his runs are 'unbelievable' |work=Sporting News |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/news/nfl-news-oakland-raiders-coach-jon-gruden-praises-marshawn-lynch-some-runs-unbelievable-cleveland-browns/18olm3rfak8ci1fsidzi18njl1 |url-status=live |access-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011023700/http://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nfl/news/nfl-news-oakland-raiders-coach-jon-gruden-praises-marshawn-lynch-some-runs-unbelievable-cleveland-browns/18olm3rfak8ci1fsidzi18njl1 |archive-date=October 11, 2018}} He recorded a rushing touchdown in the first three games of the season against the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins, all losses for the Raiders.{{Cite news |last=Lauletta |first=Tyler |date=September 10, 2018 |title=Marshawn Lynch goes 'Beast Mode' to carry the pile 5 yards for opening drive touchdown |work=Business Insider |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/marshawn-lynch-touchdown-beast-mode-2018-9 |url-status=live |access-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011013719/https://www.businessinsider.com/marshawn-lynch-touchdown-beast-mode-2018-9 |archive-date=October 11, 2018}}{{Cite news |last=White |first=Marcus |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Marshawn Lynch leaps a Mile High to double Raiders lead |work=NBCS Bay Area |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/marshawn-lynch-leaps-mile-high-raiders-touchdown-vs-broncos |url-status=live |access-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011013801/https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/marshawn-lynch-leaps-mile-high-raiders-touchdown-vs-broncos |archive-date=October 11, 2018}}{{Cite news |last=Bair |first=Scott |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Grading Raiders' offense, defense after loss to Dolphins |work=NBCS Bay Area |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/raiders-report-card-grades-offense-defense-28-20-loss-dolphins |url-status=live |access-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011053450/https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/raiders-report-card-grades-offense-defense-28-20-loss-dolphins |archive-date=October 11, 2018}} In Week 4, he recorded 20 carries for 130 rushing yards in the 45–42 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns.{{Cite news |last=Bair |first=Scott |date=September 30, 2018 |title=Marshawn goes full 'Beast Mode' on sideline and on runs |work=NBCS Bay Area |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/marshawn-lynch-goes-full-beast-mode-raiders-rally-past-browns |url-status=live |access-date=October 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011013753/https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/marshawn-lynch-goes-full-beast-mode-raiders-rally-past-browns |archive-date=October 11, 2018}} On October 22, Lynch was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Paul |date=October 22, 2018 |title=Raiders put RB Marshawn Lynch (groin) on injured reserve |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25056359/oakland-raiders-put-rb-marshawn-lynch-injured-reserve |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102135049/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25056359/oakland-raiders-put-rb-marshawn-lynch-injured-reserve |archive-date=November 2, 2019 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 90 carries for 376 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in six games.{{Cite web |title=Marshawn Lynch 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2018/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116111854/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LyncMa00/gamelog/2018/ |archive-date=January 16, 2020 |access-date=February 13, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} After the 2018 season, Lynch's plans were to not play football again and retire.{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Paul |date=April 24, 2019 |title=Sources: Raiders' Lynch plans to retire again |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26592933/sources-raiders-lynch-plans-retire-again |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224052350/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26592933/sources-raiders-lynch-plans-retire-again |archive-date=December 24, 2019 |access-date=December 7, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}}

Lynch returned to the NFL during the final week of the 2019 regular season, signing with the Seahawks alongside former teammate Robert Turbin on December 23, 2019, after Seattle lost three running backs to injury.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=December 24, 2019 |title=Seahawks Sign Running Backs Marshawn Lynch & Robert Turbin |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-running-backs-marshawn-lynch-robert-turbin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224211806/https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-running-backs-marshawn-lynch-robert-turbin |archive-date=December 24, 2019 |access-date=December 24, 2019 |website=www.seahawks.com}}{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=December 23, 2019 |title=Seahawks add RBs Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28362887/seahawks-add-rbs-marshawn-lynch-robert-turbin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224052400/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28362887/seahawks-add-rbs-marshawn-lynch-robert-turbin |archive-date=December 24, 2019 |access-date=December 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com}} Lynch made his debut with the Seahawks in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers on NBC Sunday Night Football. During the game, Lynch rushed 12 times for 34 yards and a touchdown in the 26–21 loss. After his touchdown, fans threw skittles onto the field.{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2019 |title=49ers win NFC West, No. 1 seed with 26-21 win over Seahawks |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128040 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304232020/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128040 |archive-date=March 4, 2020 |access-date=December 29, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} During the Seahawks' 17–9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, Lynch broke a tackle to score a five-yard, first half touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=January 5, 2020 |title=Marshawn Lynch goes full 'Beast Mode' to give Seahawks lead in Philly |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28429544/marshawn-lynch-goes-full-beast-mode-give-seahawks-lead-philly |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200106204411/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28429544/marshawn-lynch-goes-full-beast-mode-give-seahawks-lead-philly |archive-date=January 6, 2020 |access-date=January 6, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} In the Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers, Lynch rushed 12 times for 26 yards and two touchdowns during the 28–23 loss.{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2020 |title=Packers hold off Seahawks 28-23 to reach NFC title game |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131042 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417042143/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131042 |archive-date=April 17, 2020 |access-date=January 12, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=Associated Press}}

With his three additional playoff touchdowns in the 2019–20 NFL playoffs, Lynch moved into fourth place on the all-time postseason rushing touchdowns list. He is tied with Terrell Davis and John Riggins with 12.{{Cite web |date=February 11, 2020 |title=NFL Rushing Touchdowns Career Playoffs Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_td_career_playoffs.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704194148/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_td_career_playoffs.htm |archive-date=July 4, 2019 |access-date=February 11, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |publisher=Pro Football Reference}}

During a postgame interview on January 12, 2020, Lynch was asked if he'll return for the Seahawks in the 2020 NFL season. "I mean, shoot," he responded, "We'll see what's happening."{{Cite web |last=Jude |first=Adam |date=January 12, 2020 |title=Marshawn Lynch sends heartfelt message to Seahawks teammates after loss to Packers |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/take-care-of-yalls-chicken-marshawn-lynch-sends-heartfelt-message-to-seahawks-teammates-after-loss-to-packers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113173414/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/take-care-of-yalls-chicken-marshawn-lynch-sends-heartfelt-message-to-seahawks-teammates-after-loss-to-packers/ |archive-date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=January 12, 2020 |website=seattletimes.com |publisher=The Seattle Times}} In media ahead of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll was also asked about Lynch returning and said "We'll see. You never know."{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=February 25, 2020 |title=Pete Carroll unsure if Marshawn Lynch will return to Seahawks in 2020: 'We'll see. You never know' |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pete-carroll-unsure-if-marshawn-lynch-will-return-to-the-seahawks-in-2020-well-see-you-never-know/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226165313/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/pete-carroll-unsure-if-marshawn-lynch-will-return-to-the-seahawks-in-2020-well-see-you-never-know/ |archive-date=February 26, 2020 |access-date=February 25, 2020 |website=CBS Sports}} Lynch was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-2010s Team.{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Teams - 2010s |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505030719/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfhof_all_decade_2010.htm |archive-date=May 5, 2022 |access-date=May 29, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In a December 2020 interview with Conan O'Brien, Lynch said that teams had expressed interest in signing him and that he was willing to sign with a team that is a Super Bowl contender.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=December 10, 2020 |title=Marshawn Lynch: I'd unretire for a contender, teams have shown interest |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/10/marshawn-lynch-id-unretire-for-a-contender-teams-have-shown-interest/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125033209/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/10/marshawn-lynch-id-unretire-for-a-contender-teams-have-shown-interest/ |archive-date=November 25, 2021 |access-date=December 11, 2020 |website=NBC Sports}}

• Most rushing attempts (playoff career): 211{{Cite web |title=Most rushing attempts, playoff career, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/6TokW |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205158/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=6TokW |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most rushing attempts (playoff season): 65 (2013){{Cite web |title=Most rushing attempts, playoff season, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/6oNhz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205204/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=6oNhz |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most rushing yards (playoff career): 970{{Cite web |title=Most rushing yards, playoff career, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/C90r9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205159/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=C90r9 |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most rushing yards (playoff season): 318 (2014){{Cite web |title=Most rushing yards, playoff season, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/AlyQf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205159/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=AlyQf |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most rushing yards per attempt (minimum ten carries) (playoff game): 6.89 (January 8, 2011, against the New Orleans Saints){{Cite web |title=Most rushing yards per attempt, minimum ten carries, playoff game, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/fMyh6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205204/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=fMyh6 |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most rushing touchdowns (game): 4 (November 9, 2014, against the New York Giants; tied with Curt Warner and Shaun Alexander – 3×){{Cite web |title=Most rushing touchdowns, single game, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/3W10j |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205200/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=3W10j |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most rushing touchdowns (playoff career): 12{{Cite web |title=Most rushing touchdowns, playoff career, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/1y9hl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205205/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=1y9hl |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most rushing touchdowns (playoff season): 4 (2013){{Cite web |title=Most rushing touchdowns, playoff season, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/0Ze0G |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205200/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=0Ze0G |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most rushing yards per game (playoff season): 106 (2014)
• Most total touchdowns (playoff career): 12{{Cite web |title=Most total touchdowns, playoff career, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/67yN3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205201/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=67yN3 |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most total touchdowns (playoff season): 4 (2013){{Cite web |title=Most total touchdowns, playoff season, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/3AIdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205201/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=3AIdr |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most yards from scrimmage (playoff career): 1,122{{Cite web |title=Most yards from scrimmage, playoff career, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/vZ2ta |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529044334/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=vZ2ta |archive-date=May 29, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most yards from scrimmage (playoff season): 381 (2014){{Cite web |title=Most yards from scrimmage, playoff season, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/9G3cs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529044438/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=9G3cs |archive-date=May 29, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most yards from scrimmage (playoff game): 183 (January 18, 2015, against the Green Bay Packers){{Cite web |title=Most yards from scrimmage, playoff game, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/abbTm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529044537/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=abbTm |archive-date=May 29, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most all purpose yards (playoff career): 1,122{{Cite web |title=Most all-purpose yards, playoff career, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/Vth7n |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519143833/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=Vth7n |archive-date=May 19, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most all purpose yards (playoff season): 381 (2014){{Cite web |title=Most all-purpose yards, playoff season, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/zAJaa |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529044645/https://stathead.com/tools/tiny.fcgi?id=zAJaa |archive-date=May 29, 2022 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most 100+ yard rushing games (playoffs): 6{{Cite web |title=Most games with at least 100 rushing yards, playoff game, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/hsBLv |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
• Most games with at least one touchdown scored (playoffs): 7{{Cite web |title=Most games with at least one touchdown scored in the playoffs, Seattle Seahawks |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/PL7vA |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

The nickname "Beast Mode" became a popular way to refer to Lynch and his style of play.{{Cite web |last=Mathews |first=Liz |date=July 16, 2021 |title=Marshawn Lynch's 'Beast Mode' 5th-best nickname in football history |url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2021/07/16/seahawks-marshawn-lynch-beast-mode-nickname/ |access-date=January 21, 2024 |website=Seahawks Wire |publisher=USA Today |language=en-US |archive-date=June 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613143930/https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2021/07/16/seahawks-marshawn-lynch-beast-mode-nickname/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Pelissero |first=Tom |author-link=Tom Pelissero |date=January 15, 2014 |title=Oakland roots created Marshawn Lynch's 'Beast Mode' |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2014/01/15/seahawks-marshawn-lynch-49ers/4500523/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527214932/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2014/01/15/seahawks-marshawn-lynch-49ers/4500523/ |archive-date=May 27, 2022 |access-date=January 21, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Blacksmith |first=Roy |date=May 5, 2019 |title=How Marshawn "Beast Mode" Lynch and 4 Other Players Got Their Cool NFL Nicknames |work=SportsCasting |url=https://www.sportscasting.com/marshawn-beast-mode-lynch-nfl-nicknames/ |url-status=live |access-date=November 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107173941/https://www.sportscasting.com/marshawn-beast-mode-lynch-nfl-nicknames/ |archive-date=November 7, 2019}} While the term was in use since 1996 with the debut of the animated Transformers series Beast Wars, Lynch claims it developed as his nickname because one of his childhood coaches would refer to him as a beast.{{Cite web |title=What Does beast mode Mean? |url=https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/beast-mode/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107173937/https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/beast-mode/ |archive-date=November 7, 2019 |access-date=November 7, 2019 |website=Dictionary.com}}

Lynch has since developed the nickname into his Beast Mode brand, which includes an apparel line, retail store, and at least one partnership with international brands.{{Cite web |title=Beast Mode Apparel - Lifestyle and Athleisure Brand of Marshawn Lynch |url=https://www.beastmodeonline.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208035538/https://www.beastmodeonline.com/ |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=Beast Mode Apparel |language=en}} The first Beast Mode store opened in Oakland, California on February 7, 2016, during Super Bowl 50.{{Cite web |last=Swan |first=Rachel |date=February 2, 2016 |title=Marshawn Lynch to open 'Beast Mode' store in Oakland |url=http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Marshawn-Lynch-to-open-Beast-Mode-store-in-6801671.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203224907/http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Marshawn-Lynch-to-open-Beast-Mode-store-in-6801671.php |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |access-date=February 4, 2016 |website=SFGate.com}} On April 8, 2015, rapper Ludacris released the video for his single "Beast Mode," named after Lynch, who appears in the video. Ludacris mimics Lynch's interview at the Super Bowl media day by saying "I'm just here so I won't get fined" to reporters before Lynch comes in and adds "You know why we here". Lynch makes a cameo in the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops III.{{Cite web |last=Alipour |first=Sam |date=June 9, 2015 |title=The whole game is Beast Mode |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/13005815/black-ops-iii |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610131610/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13005815/black-ops-iii |archive-date=June 10, 2015 |access-date=June 11, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}} He also appeared in the fourth episode of the sixth season of Tanked where they created a special fish tank for "BeastMode" first aired June 19, 2015.{{Cite web |title=Tanked - Season 6 Episode 4: Marshawn Lynch Goes Beastmode |url=https://www.tvbuzer.com/tv-shows/Tanked/Season-6/episode-4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208035334/https://www.tvbuzer.com/tv-shows/Tanked/Season-6/episode-4 |archive-date=December 8, 2019 |access-date=December 8, 2019 |website=TVBuzer}} He is featured in the game Predator: Hunting Grounds as the playable character "Dante 'Beast Mode' Jefferson".{{Cite web |last=Pederson |first=Lucas |date=2020-12-08 |title=Marshawn Lynch arrives in Predator: Hunting Grounds as Dante "Beast Mode" Jefferson |url=https://blog.playstation.com/2020/12/08/marshawn-lynch-arrives-in-predator-hunting-grounds-as-dante-beast-mode-jefferson/ |access-date=2025-02-17 |website=PlayStation.Blog}}

Lynch was approached by former Pro BMX rider Todd Lyons, who noticed that Lynch rode his BMX products. Lyons, acting as the current brand manager for SE Bikes BMX company, partnered with Marshawn to create a Beast Mode Ripper: an adult-sized BMX bike with customized Beast Mode branding as a 2018 SE Bicycle.{{Cite web |title=#oaklandrideout Recap Coming Soon... |url=http://www.sebikes.com/wordpressfiles/?p=10354 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603192150/https://www.sebikes.com/wordpressfiles?p=10354 |archive-date=June 3, 2017 |website=sebikes.com}}{{Cite web |date=May 20, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch Gets His Own BMX Bike |url=https://www.sugarcayne.com/2017/05/se-bike-beast-mode-marshawn-lynch/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217040947/https://www.sugarcayne.com/2017/05/se-bike-beast-mode-marshawn-lynch/ |archive-date=December 17, 2019 |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=Sugar Cayne}}

On September 19, 2017, Lynch launched his own ad-supported Beast Mobile cellphone service that allows subscribers to pay their phone bill by engaging in ads and offers.{{Cite news |last=Schlosser |first=Kurt |date=September 21, 2017 |title=Marshawn Lynch calling: Wireless carrier partners with NFL star to launch 'Beast Mobile' cell plan |language=en-US |work=GeekWire |url=https://www.geekwire.com/2017/marshawn-lynch-calling-wireless-carrier-partners-nfl-star-launch-beast-mobile-cell-plan/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213021953/https://www.geekwire.com/2017/marshawn-lynch-calling-wireless-carrier-partners-nfl-star-launch-beast-mobile-cell-plan/ |archive-date=February 13, 2018}}

In November 2018, Lynch and Richard Sherman were announced as the first two team owners in a proposed Fan Controlled Football League, a concept based on Project Fanchise's use of a mobile app for fans to call plays for the team that they had initiated with the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles of the Indoor Football League (IFL) a year earlier.{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Andrew |date=December 3, 2018 |title=Marshawn Lynch and Richard Sherman Become First Team Owners in Fan Controlled Football League |url=https://www.sporttechie.com/marshawn-lynch-richard-sherman-team-owners-fan-controlled-football-league/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511013817/https://www.sporttechie.com/marshawn-lynch-richard-sherman-team-owners-fan-controlled-football-league/ |archive-date=May 11, 2021 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |website=SportTechie}} The league was delayed and eventually played its first game, rebranded as just Fan Controlled Football (FCF), in February 2021 with Lynch as one of three owners of a team called the Beasts. Lynch dressed for the game, but decided not to play.{{Cite web |last=Peter |first=Josh |date=February 14, 2021 |title=After suiting up, Marshawn Lynch decides not to play for Fan Controlled Football league team he co-owns |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2021/02/13/marshawn-lynch-doesnt-play-fan-controlled-football-league/4480843001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214063321/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2021/02/13/marshawn-lynch-doesnt-play-fan-controlled-football-league/4480843001/ |archive-date=February 14, 2021 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |website=USA Today}}

In 2019, Lynch was also announced as co-owner of the Oakland Panthers of the Indoor Football League (IFL) alongside Roy Choi, who also owns the IFL's Cedar Rapids River Kings and San Diego Strike Force.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2019 |title=Oakland Panthers Join IFL |url=https://goifl.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20190910j4nj3v |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113122934/https://goifl.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20190910j4nj3v |archive-date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=September 10, 2019 |website=GoIFL.com}} Introduced to Choi by his brother Davonte Sapp-Lynch who plays in the IFL, Lynch saw the indoor football team as a way to keep professional football in Oakland after the departure of the Raiders for Las Vegas.{{Cite web |last=Chiappellli |first=Kirstie |date=September 10, 2019 |title=Marshawn Lynch to be co-owner of Oakland arena football team |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/marshawn-lynch-to-be-co-owner-of-oakland-arena-football-team/4do4dpnvotbu1uj244k7dhd9e |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930195711/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/marshawn-lynch-to-be-co-owner-of-oakland-arena-football-team/4do4dpnvotbu1uj244k7dhd9e |archive-date=September 30, 2019 |access-date=September 10, 2019 |website=Sporting News |language=en}} Davonte Sapp-Lynch was one of the first players the Panthers signed.{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2019 |title=New Oakland Panthers Team Signs First Players |url=https://www.independentnews.com/sports/sports_notes/new-oakland-panthers-team-signs-first-players/article_e4a2f8f6-0105-11ea-9210-cb5c79668912.html |access-date=May 3, 2022 |website=The Independent}} The Panthers were to start playing in the 2020 season, but it was cancelled after the opening week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Panthers also went dormant for the 2021 season.{{Cite web |last=Edelman |first=David |date=September 18, 2020 |title=OAKLAND PANTHERS TO GO DORMANT FOR THE 2021 SEASON |url=https://www.oakland-panthers.com/news/oakland-panthers-to-go-dormant-for-the-2021-season |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121181745/https://www.oakland-panthers.com/news/oakland-panthers-to-go-dormant-for-the-2021-season |archive-date=January 21, 2021 |website=Oakland Panthers}}

In October 2021, Lynch was named the first NFLPA brand chief ambassador.{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2021 |title=Marshawn Lynch named first NFLPA brand chief ambassador |url=https://nflpa.com/press/marshawn-lynch-to-become-nflpas-first-ever-chief-brand-ambassador/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419000950/https://nflpa.com/press/marshawn-lynch-to-become-nflpas-first-ever-chief-brand-ambassador/ |archive-date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |website=nflpa.com}}{{Cite web |last=Best |first=James |date=October 5, 2021 |title=Marshawn Lynch named first NFLPA brand chief ambassador |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/marshawn-lynch-named-first-nflpa-brand-chief-ambassador/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216052931/https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/marshawn-lynch-named-first-nflpa-brand-chief-ambassador |archive-date=December 16, 2021 |access-date=May 3, 2022 |website=NBC Sports}}

Lynch has several relatives who have also played professional football. His cousins are wide receiver Robert Jordan, who played alongside Lynch at Cal from 2004 to 2006,{{Cite magazine |last=Klemko |first=Robert |date=December 9, 2014 |title=A Marshawn Kind of Way |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/12/09/marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-nfl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200529231114/https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/12/09/marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-nfl |archive-date=May 29, 2020 |access-date=May 22, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}} journeyman quarterback Josh Johnson,{{Cite web |last=Taningco |first=Brad |date=May 11, 2018 |title=REPORT: Raiders Decide To Release Marshawn Lynch's Relative On Team |url=https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-news-oakland-cuts-marshawn-lynchs-cousin-qb-josh-johnson/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001192030/https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-news-oakland-cuts-marshawn-lynchs-cousin-qb-josh-johnson/ |archive-date=October 1, 2020 |access-date=May 22, 2020 |website=ClutchPoints |language=en-US}} and quarterback JaMarcus Russell.{{Cite web |last=Martinez |first=Jose |date=April 22, 2015 |title=15 Things You Didn't Know About Marshawn Lynch |url=https://www.complex.com/sports/2015/04/things-you-didnt-know-about-marshawn-lynch-seahawks-rb/ |url-status=live |website=www.complex.com |access-date=January 25, 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=January 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126011520/https://www.complex.com/sports/2015/04/things-you-didnt-know-about-marshawn-lynch-seahawks-rb/ }} Lynch's uncle, Lorenzo Lynch, had an eleven-year career in the NFL.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Bruce |date=August 28, 2005 |title=Celebrated running back won't buy into the hype |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2005/08/28/SPG7IEE00O28.DTL |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229090712/https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/CAL-S-MARSHAWN-LYNCH-HAVING-A-FUN-RUN-2644767.php |archive-date=December 29, 2014 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |website=SFGate}}

While in Buffalo, Lynch embraced the Buffalo community, in stark contrast to former Bills running back Willis McGahee, as noted in an interview with ESPN's Kenny Mayne. In the video interview, which has become an internet sensation, Lynch talks about his love of Applebee's and his teammates joke that he loves chain restaurants. Lynch is also known for his frequent community involvement. In 2013, he was featured in Red Bull's campaign "Athletes Give Back" when he put together a successful food drive for his hometown.{{Cite web |last=McAvoy |first=Kevin |title=Red Bull Athletes |url=http://www.redbull.com/us/en/athletes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150103140022/http://www.redbull.com/us/en/athletes |archive-date=January 3, 2015 |access-date=January 3, 2015 |website=Red Bull}} During his first stint in Seattle, Lynch once gave his backpack to junior teammate Doug Baldwin after Baldwin had inquired where he got it from. When the Seahawks defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr's father died, Lynch was the only member of the organization who went to console him at the airport. In 2014, he found a lost wallet outside Seattle at a gas station. Lynch went to the address to return it.{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=October 13, 2018 |title=Marshawn Lynch's benevolent side left him beloved by Seahawks |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/284293/marshawn-lynchs-benevolent-side-left-him-beloved-by-seahawks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200307135003/https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/284293/marshawn-lynchs-benevolent-side-left-him-beloved-by-seahawks |archive-date=March 7, 2020 |access-date=March 9, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Lynch frequently ate Skittles during games, a habit that started when he was in high school.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=December 2, 2011 |title=Lynch rewarded by Skittles for tasting the rainbow |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lynch-rewarded-by-skittles-for-tasting-the-rainbow-09000d5d824aad8e |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217051159/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d824aad8e/article/lynch-rewarded-by-skittles-for-tasting-the-rainbow |archive-date=December 17, 2019 |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en}} After Lynch was shown eating the candy during a nationally televised game on December 5, 2011, Mars offered him a two-year supply of Skittles and a custom dispenser for his locker.{{Cite web |last=Farrar |first=Doug |date=December 2, 2011 |title=Marshawn Lynch beats Eagles, eats Skittles, gets endorsement |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Marshawn-Lynch-beats-Eagles-eats-Skittles-gets?urn=nfl-wp13001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111205183857/https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Marshawn-Lynch-beats-Eagles-eats-Skittles-gets?urn=nfl-wp13001 |archive-date=December 5, 2011 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} On December 30, 2011, he was fined $10,000 for wearing cleats featuring a Skittles pattern.{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2011 |title=Roundup: Cardinals' Dockett fined $30K for tackles vs. Bengals |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/roundup-cardinals-dockett-fined-30k-for-tackles-vs-bengals-09000d5d8258b9a3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113123127/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8258b9a3/article/roundup-cardinals-dockett-fined-30k-for-tackles-vs-bengals |archive-date=January 13, 2020 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |date=January 28, 2014 |title=Sport Science: Marshawn Lynch |url=https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=espn:8757423 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203211046/http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:8757423 |archive-date=February 3, 2015 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}} On January 28, 2014, an official deal with Skittles was announced. The agreement stated that in addition to personal compensation, $10,000 would be donated to his Fam First Foundation for each touchdown he scored in Super Bowl XLVIII.{{Cite web |last=Rovell |first=Darren |date=January 28, 2014 |title=Super Bowl – Marshawn Lynch of Seattle Seahawks agrees to deal with Skittles |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10363225/super-bowl-marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-agrees-deal-skittles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203031407/http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/10363225/super-bowl-marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-agrees-deal-skittles |archive-date=February 3, 2014 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |website=ESPN.com}}

Lynch also has an affinity for purchasing grills, saying he has been wearing the gold jewelry since his junior year in high school. After the 2011 season, Lynch purchased a customized Seahawks grill in time for the 2012 season.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Michael |date=March 6, 2012 |title=Video: Marshawn Lynch buys a Seahawks grill |url=http://mynorthwest.com/292/640043/Video-Marshawn-Lynch-buys-a-Seahawks-grill |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204710/http://mynorthwest.com/292/640043/Video-Marshawn-Lynch-buys-a-Seahawks-grill |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=MyNorthwest.com}}

Lynch is an entrepreneur in the cannabis industry, launching a line of cannabis products in 2021 under the brand name Dodi Blunts.{{Cite web |last=Badenhausen |first=Kurt |date=February 4, 2021 |title=Retired NFL Star Marshawn Lynch Joins Celebrity Weed Game With Dodi Brand Blunts |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2021/02/04/retired-football-star-marshawn-lynch-joins-celebrity-weed-game-with-dodi-brand-blunts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227010337/https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2021/02/04/retired-football-star-marshawn-lynch-joins-celebrity-weed-game-with-dodi-brand-blunts/ |archive-date=February 27, 2021 |access-date=March 15, 2021 |website=Forbes}}{{Cite web |last=Tennery |first=Amy |date=March 9, 2021 |title=NFL: 'Beast Mode' Lynch drawing his own entrepreneurial blueprint with cannabis launch |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-football-nfl-lynch/nfl-beast-mode-lynch-drawing-his-own-entrepreneurial-blueprint-with-cannabis-launch-idUSKBN2B12LE |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314185546/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-football-nfl-lynch/nfl-beast-mode-lynch-drawing-his-own-entrepreneurial-blueprint-with-cannabis-launch-idUSKBN2B12LE |archive-date=March 14, 2021 |access-date=March 15, 2021 |website=Reuters}} The company distributes blunts to dispensaries throughout the Bay Area, with a portion of the proceeds going to Last Prisoner Project, a drug policy reform group.{{Cite web |last=Nowels |first=Michael |date=February 4, 2021 |title=Marshawn Lynch's new Oakland-focused marijuana brand: 'Diamond-infused' blunts |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/02/04/marshawn-lynch-launches-oakland-centric-marijuana-venture-diamond-infused-blunts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303054633/https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/02/04/marshawn-lynch-launches-oakland-centric-marijuana-venture-diamond-infused-blunts/ |archive-date=March 3, 2021 |access-date=March 15, 2021 |website=The Mercury News}}{{Cite web |last=Halverson |first=Alex |date=February 5, 2021 |title=Former Seattle Seahawk Marshawn Lynch launches Oakland-focused marijuana venture |url=https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/seahawks/article/Former-Seattle-Seahawk-Marshawn-Lynch-launches-15928185.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210315085516/https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/seahawks/article/Former-Seattle-Seahawk-Marshawn-Lynch-launches-15928185.php |archive-date=March 15, 2021 |access-date=March 15, 2021 |website=Seattle Post-Intelligencer}} Lynch says he has been a long-time consumer of cannabis and that it helped him deal with pain during his football career.

In April 2021, Lynch joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots SC of the USL Championship.{{Cite web |last=Bonagura |first=Kyle |date=April 16, 2021 |title=Ex-NFL star Lynch joins soccer ownership ranks |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31269669/former-nfl-star-marshawn-lynch-joins-ownership-group-usl-oakland-roots |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417043519/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31269669/former-nfl-star-marshawn-lynch-joins-ownership-group-usl-oakland-roots |archive-date=April 17, 2021 |access-date=April 16, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} In the same month, he also joined the PFL as a brand ambassador and investor. On April 18, 2022, the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL) announced that Lynch had joined its ownership group.{{Cite web |last=Condor, Bob |date=April 18, 2022 |title=Macklemore, Marshawn Join Kraken Investor Group |url=https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/macklemore-marshawn-join-kraken-investor-group/c-333130562 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418150823/https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/macklemore-marshawn-join-kraken-investor-group/c-333130562 |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |access-date=April 18, 2022 |website=NHL.com}}

In November 2021, Lynch was revealed as an investor in PORTL Inc., the holoportation startup, as part of its $12M Series A round.{{Cite press release |date=November 18, 2021 |title=Holoportation Startup PORTL Inc. Lands $12M Series A Led by TRUE Capital Management |url=https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2021/11/18/2337761/0/en/Holoportation-Startup-PORTL-Inc-Lands-12M-Series-A-Led-by-TRUE-Capital-Management.html |access-date=October 3, 2023 |website=GlobeNewswire News Room |language=en |archive-date=October 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004013122/https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2021/11/18/2337761/0/en/Holoportation-Startup-PORTL-Inc-Lands-12M-Series-A-Led-by-TRUE-Capital-Management.html |url-status=live }} Other investors included Tim Draper, Quavo of Migos, Albert Pujols, Breanna Stewart, and Luke Walton.{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2021 |title=Sportico Transactions Moves Mergers Roundup |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/sportico-transactions-moves-mergers-roundup-230629744.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120232122/https://sports.yahoo.com/sportico-transactions-moves-mergers-roundup-230629744.html |archive-date=November 20, 2021 |access-date=November 19, 2021 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en}}

Lynch started his own charitable foundation called the Fam1st Family Foundation in 2006 to give back to his hometown of Oakland, California.{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2018 |title=Marshawn Lynch continues to give back and serve the community in his hometown |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/marshawn-lynch-continues-to-give-back-and-serve-the-community-in-his-hometown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126011520/https://www.raiders.com/news/marshawn-lynch-continues-to-give-back-and-serve-the-community-in-his-hometown |archive-date=January 26, 2023 |access-date=January 25, 2023 |website=Raiders.com |language=en-US}}

In June 2008, Lynch pled guilty to a hit and run charge and had his driver's license revoked. Lynch was driving his 2008 Porsche Cayenne at 3:30 a.m. through Buffalo's bar district when he struck a woman in the street and failed to stop. When questioned, Lynch stated, "I didn't know my car had hit anyone or anything."{{Cite web |date=June 30, 2008 |title=Lynch's license revoked for Buffalo hit-and-run case |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3463965 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229071750/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3463965 |archive-date=December 29, 2014 |access-date=January 3, 2015 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}

The California Highway Patrol arrested Lynch for driving under the influence (DUI) on July 14, 2012, after he was observed driving erratically. He was reported to have registered a blood-alcohol level of 0.10 on a breathalyzer at the Alameda County Sheriff's Office North County Jail in Oakland. He was incarcerated hours before hosting a youth football camp. A motion to dismiss the case was denied in November 2013, but in December the trial date was pushed back until after the NFL season. Lynch's attorney, Ivan Golde, accused the police of bending the truth and changing stories to try to convict Lynch.{{Cite web |last=Blount |first=Terry |date=December 11, 2013 |title=Marshawn Lynch of Seattle Seahawks to take DUI case to trial |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10118469/marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-take-dui-case-trial |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202191411/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10118469/marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-take-dui-case-trial |archive-date=February 2, 2014 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=November 2, 2013 |title=Judge refuses to dismiss DUI case against Marshawn Lynch |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/02/judge-refuses-to-dismiss-dui-case-against-marshawn-lynch/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209114933/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/02/judge-refuses-to-dismiss-dui-case-against-marshawn-lynch/ |archive-date=February 9, 2014 |access-date=February 4, 2014 |website=Pro Football Talk}} The case was settled in February 2014 when Lynch pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of reckless driving.{{Cite web |last=Blount |first=Terry |date=February 20, 2014 |title=Marshawn Lynch resolving DUI case |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10490851/marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-pleads-guilty-reckless-driving |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150305021408/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10490851/marshawn-lynch-seattle-seahawks-pleads-guilty-reckless-driving |archive-date=March 5, 2015 |access-date=March 19, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}} Lynch received two years of probation and a $1,033 fine, and had to attend drivers' safety classes, but did not have his license suspended.{{Cite web |last=Pelissero |first=Tom |date=February 20, 2014 |title=Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch cuts deal in DUI case |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2014/02/20/marshawn-lynch-reckless-driving/5656257/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221142504/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2014/02/20/marshawn-lynch-reckless-driving/5656257/ |archive-date=February 21, 2014 |access-date=March 19, 2015 |website=USA Today}}

On August 9, 2022, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers arrested Lynch on suspicion of DUI near the Las Vegas Strip.{{Cite news |last=Close |first=David |date=August 10, 2022 |title=Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas |work=CNN |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/sport/marshawn-lynch-arrested-on-dui-suspicion/index.html |access-date=August 11, 2022 |archive-date=August 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810101349/https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/sport/marshawn-lynch-arrested-on-dui-suspicion/index.html |url-status=live }} The police report stated that Lynch was found asleep in a parked car that had noticeable damage. Lynch was charged with driving under the influence, as well as three other crimes. He posted bail of $3,381 and was released. Lynch's lawyers disputed the charges.{{Cite news |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=August 12, 2022 |title=Marshawn Lynch Disputes D.U.I. Charges |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/12/sports/football/marshawn-lynch-dui-arrest.html |access-date=August 14, 2022 |archive-date=August 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813215439/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/12/sports/football/marshawn-lynch-dui-arrest.html |url-status=live }}

Lynch is known for being reluctant to talk to the media.{{Cite web |last=McGrath |first=John |date=January 8, 2014 |title=Lynch Signed for Entire Ride Interviews |url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/01/08/2982958/lynch-signed-for-entire-ride-interviews.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201131649/https://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/01/08/2982958/lynch-signed-for-entire-ride-interviews.html |archive-date=February 1, 2014 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=The News Tribune}} He was fined $50,000 by the NFL for refusing to talk to the media throughout the 2013 NFL season,{{Cite magazine |last=Farrar |first=Doug |date=January 5, 2014 |title=Report:NFL fines Marshawn Lynch $50k for refusing to speak to media in 2013 |url=http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/05/nfl-fines-marshawn-lynch-50k-media/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109033209/http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/05/nfl-fines-marshawn-lynch-50k-media/ |archive-date=January 9, 2014 |access-date=April 10, 2020 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} which inspired fans of the Seattle Seahawks to fundraise that amount.{{Cite web |last=Blount |first=Terry |date=January 6, 2014 |title=Fans start fund for Marshawn Lynch's fine |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/3346/fans-start-fund-for-lynchs-fine |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001191505/https://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/3346/fans-start-fund-for-lynchs-fine |archive-date=October 1, 2020 |access-date=May 22, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} However, the fine was subsequently pulled back in an agreement that he would be fined another $50,000 if he broke the same rule,{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=January 8, 2014 |title=League says Lynch didn't win his appeal |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/08/league-says-lynch-didnt-win-his-appeal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209014736/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/08/league-says-lynch-didnt-win-his-appeal/ |archive-date=February 9, 2019 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=Pro Football Talk}} after which he donated the money raised by Seahawks fans to pay his fine to charity.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=January 8, 2014 |title=Marshawn Lynch says he has won appeal of $50,000 fine |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/08/marshawn-lynch-says-he-has-won-appeal-of-50000-fine/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209001547/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/08/marshawn-lynch-says-he-has-won-appeal-of-50000-fine/ |archive-date=February 9, 2019 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=Pro Football Talk}} Lynch was fined $100,000 on November 19, 2014, for once again refusing to speak to the media.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=November 19, 2014 |title=League fines Marshawn Lynch $100,000 |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/19/league-fines-marshawn-lynch-100000/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107183257/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/19/league-fines-marshawn-lynch-100000/ |archive-date=January 7, 2015 |access-date=January 3, 2015 |website=Pro Football Talk}} A few days later, after the Seahawks' win over Arizona, he answered nearly every question from reporters with "Yeah".{{Cite web |last=Walder |first=Seth |date=November 24, 2014 |title=Marshawn Lynch responds to 12 questions with 'Yeah' |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/marshawn-lynch-responds-12-questions-yeah-article-1.2021565 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207112356/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/marshawn-lynch-responds-12-questions-yeah-article-1.2021565 |archive-date=December 7, 2014 |access-date=January 3, 2015 |website=Daily News |location=New York}} On December 21, 2014, after the second Seahawks–Cardinals game, he answered nearly every question from reporters with some version of "Thanks for asking" or "I appreciate you asking."{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Tim |date=December 22, 2014 |title=Marshawn Lynch denies reporters' questions in postgame interview, but tells them 'thanks for asking' |url=http://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index.ssf/2014/12/marshawn_lynch_stiff-arms_repo.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227213333/http://www.oregonlive.com/nfl/index.ssf/2014/12/marshawn_lynch_stiff-arms_repo.html |archive-date=February 27, 2015 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |website=OregonLive.com}} The only people to get an "extended interview" were Deion Sanders,{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=January 28, 2014 |title=Marshawn Lynch is 'just about that action, boss' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/marshawn-lynch-is-just-about-that-action-boss-0ap2000000319102 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129105251/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000319102/article/marshawn-lynch-is-just-about-that-action-boss |archive-date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |website=NFL.com}} former teammate turned analyst Michael Robinson, and Michael Silver,{{Cite web |last=Silver |first=Michael |date=January 27, 2014 |title=Marshawn Lynch's quiet power behind Seahawks' Super run |url=http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/story/0ap2000000318651/article/marshawn-lynchs-quiet-power-behind-seahawks-super-run |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129160429/http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/story/0ap2000000318651/article/marshawn-lynchs-quiet-power-behind-seahawks-super-run |archive-date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |website=NFL.com}} in which they discovered his reluctance came from his upbringing and the fact that he felt that he was "forced to do something".{{Cite web |last=Armour |first=Nancy |date=January 28, 2015 |title=Armour: Marshawn Lynch gives fans silent treatment, too |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2015/01/28/super-bowl-marshawn-lynch-silent-treatment-snubs-fans/22487843/ |access-date=January 21, 2024 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US |archive-date=June 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629232642/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2015/01/28/super-bowl-marshawn-lynch-silent-treatment-snubs-fans/22487843/ |url-status=live }} On January 27, 2015, during Super Bowl Media Day in Glendale, Arizona, Lynch continued the trend of declining to give detailed media interviews by showing up for five minutes, and answering every question with some variation of "I'm just here so I won't get fined,"{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=January 27, 2015 |title=Marshawn Lynch: 'I'm just here so I won't get fined' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/marshawn-lynch-i-m-just-here-so-i-won-t-get-fined-0ap3000000464083 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130013459/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000464083/article/marshawn-lynch-im-just-here-so-i-wont-get-fined |archive-date=January 30, 2015 |access-date=January 31, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Chadiha |first=Jeffri |date=January 27, 2015 |title=The misunderstood Marshawn Lynch |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12232435/the-misunderstood-marshawn-lynch-why-seattle-seahawks-running-back-trust-media |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128074756/http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12232435/the-misunderstood-marshawn-lynch-why-seattle-seahawks-running-back-trust-media |archive-date=January 28, 2015 |access-date=January 28, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}} and the following day "You know why I'm here."{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=January 28, 2015 |title=Lynch: 'You know why I'm here' |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12243017/marshawn-lynch-says-know-why-here-second-super-bowl-media-appearance |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150129173155/http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/12243017/marshawn-lynch-says-know-why-here-second-super-bowl-media-appearance |archive-date=January 29, 2015 |access-date=January 28, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}

Four days before Super Bowl XLIX, Lynch appeared in a guest segment on Conan, playing a head-to-head game of the then-unreleased Mortal Kombat X against prospective Super Bowl opponent tight end Rob Gronkowski. Contrary to his media appearances earlier that week, Lynch appeared upbeat and loquacious, discussing his fondness of Mario Kart and explaining his touchdown celebration moves. The video went viral, was widely covered in media,{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Scott T. |date=January 29, 2015 |title=Marshawn, Gronk, Conan seek 'free money' |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/page/instantawesome-gronklynch-150129 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190605133634/https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/page/instantawesome-gronklynch-150129 |archive-date=June 5, 2019 |access-date=June 5, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Terranova |first=Justin |date=January 30, 2015 |title=Gronk, Lynch playing 'Mortal Kombat' is pretty amazing |url=https://nypost.com/2015/01/30/gronk-lynch-playing-mortal-kombat-is-pretty-amazing/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816230616/https://nypost.com/2015/01/30/gronk-lynch-playing-mortal-kombat-is-pretty-amazing/ |archive-date=August 16, 2018 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=New York Post}}{{Cite web |last=Bradley |first=Bill |date=January 30, 2015 |title=Watch Marshawn Lynch & Rob Gronkowski Face Off... In 'Mortal Kombat' |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/30/marshawn-lynch-rob-gronkowski-mortal-kombat_n_6574112.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628092712/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/30/marshawn-lynch-rob-gronkowski-mortal-kombat_n_6574112.html |archive-date=June 28, 2017 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=HuffPost}} and gathered about 8 million views before the Super Bowl. Lynch re-appeared on the show prior to Super Bowl LI along with Gronkowski, Tom Brady, LeGarrette Blount, and Dwight Freeney playing the game For Honor.{{Cite web |last=Imms |first=Jason |date=February 2, 2017 |title=Conan Plays For Honor With Special Guests In Clueless Gamer: Super Bowl Edition |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/conan-plays-for-honor-with-special-guests-in-cluel/1100-6447522/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190531000213/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/conan-plays-for-honor-with-special-guests-in-cluel/1100-6447522/ |archive-date=May 31, 2019 |access-date=September 18, 2019 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}

Lynch appeared as himself, in an episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine in 2017. In the episode "The Fugitive", Lynch is an eyewitness to a convict escape and goes to the station to give his statement. The show references his reluctance to talk to the press during his NFL days, and Detective Rosa Diaz says of Lynch, "There are some vaults you just can't open." Lynch goes on to talk nonstop to the team.

The 2019 documentary film Marshawn Lynch: A History explores the roots of Lynch's reticence.{{Cite magazine |last=Hsu |first=Hua |date=June 14, 2019 |title=The Profound Silence of Marshawn Lynch |url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-profound-silence-of-marshawn-lynch |url-status=live |magazine=The New Yorker |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711015539/https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-profound-silence-of-marshawn-lynch |archive-date=July 11, 2019 |access-date=September 17, 2019}}

Lynch appeared as himself alongside Will Arnett in an episode of Murderville, a comedic murder-mystery streaming television series released by Netflix in February 2022.{{Cite web |last=VanArendonk |first=Kathryn |date=February 2, 2022 |title=Murderville Is So Silly, and Doesn't That Sound Nice Right Now? |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/murderville-netflix-review.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416055434/https://www.vulture.com/article/murderville-netflix-review.html |archive-date=April 16, 2022 |access-date=February 10, 2022 |website=Vulture}} Within the episode, Lynch improvises alongside Arnett and attempts to solve a fictional murder mystery.

Lynch appeared on The Great American Baking Show in 2022.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=Kelli |date=November 9, 2022 |title='The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday Special': See Stars Fire Up a Storm (VIDEO) |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1069107/the-great-american-baking-show-celebrity-holiday-special-marshawn-lynch-joel-kim-booster/ |access-date=December 4, 2022 |website=TV Insider |language=en-US |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204173650/https://www.tvinsider.com/1069107/the-great-american-baking-show-celebrity-holiday-special-marshawn-lynch-joel-kim-booster/ |url-status=live }}

Lynch played a high school teacher in the 2023 teen comedy Bottoms.{{Cite web |last=Kay |first=Jeremy |date=April 11, 2022 |title='Shiva Baby' director Emma Seligman lines up cast on Orion Pictures sex comedy |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/shiva-baby-director-emma-seligman-lines-up-cast-on-orion-pictures-sex-comedy/5169482.article |access-date=October 3, 2023 |website=ScreenDaily.com |archive-date=November 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130011539/https://www.screendaily.com/news/shiva-baby-director-emma-seligman-lines-up-cast-on-orion-pictures-sex-comedy/5169482.article |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Smart |first=Jack |date=September 1, 2023 |title=Marshawn Lynch Took Role in 'Bottoms' to Be a 'Proud Brother' to His Queer Sister |url=https://people.com/marshawn-lynch-took-role-in-bottoms-for-his-queer-sister-exclusive-7964651 |access-date=January 21, 2024 |website=People.com}} In December 2023, Lynch appeared on Lego Masters second installment of its "Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular", teaming up with contestant Dave Guedes.{{cite web |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1113786/lego-masters-rob-riggle-kelly-osbourne-marshawn-lynch-celebrate-the-holidays-with-a-celebrity-bricktacular-event/ |title='LEGO Masters': Rob Riggle, Kelly Osbourne & Marshawn Lynch Celebrate the Holidays with a Celebrity Bricktacular Event |last=Rouse |first=Isaac |work=TV Insider |date=December 6, 2023 |access-date=December 29, 2023}}

On May 13, 2024, Lynch appeared on Ian's "Figure It Out" music video.{{Cite web |date=May 13, 2024 |title=Ian - Figure It Out (Official Music Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP6RI06J7aM |website=Youtube}}

In July 2024, Lynch began co-hosting the Politickin’ podcast alongside California governor Gavin Newsom and sports agent Doug Hendrickson. In the podcast, they cover various topics that are mostly unrelated to politics, and interview celebrities from many different industries.{{Cite news |last=Shultz |first=Alex |date=July 31, 2024 |title=There’s Something Very Odd About Gavin Newsom’s New Podcast With Marshawn Lynch |url=https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/07/gavin-newsom-marshawn-lynch-politickin-harris-biden-democrats-podcast.html |access-date=November 10, 2024 |work=Slate |language=en-US |issn=1091-2339}} In an October 10 episode entitled “Mayor Beastmode”, the hosts focused on the idea of Lynch running for mayor of Oakland. Lynch did not confirm his intention to run, but did indicate that he was serious in considering it.{{Cite web |last=Cadelago |first=Christopher |date=October 10, 2024 |title=Marshawn Lynch hints at run for Oakland mayor |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/10/marshawn-lynch-oakland-mayor-00183302 |access-date=November 10, 2024 |website=Politico}}

Lynch will portray a character in the third season of Euphoria (currently filming in 2025).{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=2025-02-14 |title='Euphoria' Sets Season 3 Cast, Adds Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch & Kadeem Hardison; Who's Not Coming Back |url=https://deadline.com/2025/02/euphoria-season-3-cast-1236289227/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2025/02/sharon-stone-hbo-euphoria-season-3-1236291191/|title=Sharon Stone Poised To Join HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ For Season 3|first1=Rosy|last1=Cordero|first2=Nellie|last2=Andreeva|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=February 15, 2025|accessdate=February 17, 2025|archive-date=February 17, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250217112910/https://deadline.com/2025/02/sharon-stone-hbo-euphoria-season-3-1236291191/|url-status=live}}

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