Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch used what may be his final press conference as a player to spread a message to younger players about the importance of taking care of yourself, mentally and financially.
It appears Beast Mode is taking his own advice to heart, as the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s online database shows Lynch filed for a trademark of the phrase “TAKE CARE OF YO’ CHICKEN”.
The trademark, according to the filing, would apply primarily to clothing. Lynch already has his own clothing line, Beast Mode Apparel, and he has already begun selling clothing with ‘take care of yo’ chicken’ and ‘take care of yo’ mentals’ written on them.
Lynch’s now famous phrase was uttered after Seattle’s loss to the Packers in the NFC Divisional round, as a way to encourage young players to be smart with their money – chicken is a slang term for money.
It’s unclear if Lynch, who rushed for 67 yards on 30 carries for four touchdowns in three games with Seattle, is planning to return for another NFL season or if he has officially reached the end of his playing career.
Regardless, he has set himself up well financially, and his advice – however uniquely delivered – is worth noting for all younger NFL players.
