Coach Pete Carroll isn’t ruling out running back Marshawn Lynch returning to play with the Seattle Seahawks again this season.
Lynch found success in Seattle when he was signed to the roster at the end of the year following injuries to Rashaad Penny, Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise ahead of the Seahawks’ push for the playoffs.
Carroll sang Lynch’s praises Tuesday afternoon during his press conference at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine.
“But, uh, Marshawn made an exceptional impression coming back, starting with me,” Carroll said. “He worked really hard to get to the point where he had a chance to be available. How he held on to that thought that maybe he could play late in the season. He reported in good shape. He performed well. He scored touchdowns in the last few games. Did a great job for us. Just picking things up and showing what it takes to focus and be available, and all of that.”
Whether or not Lynch returns to play in 2020 remains unknown. Carroll and the Seahawks, however, aren’t counting him out just yet.
“We’ll see, you never know,” Carroll said. “I’m not going to rush him back to the offseason. That’s for sure. It’s never been one of his strengths.”
