Marshawn Lynch: Could be lured out of retirement by Raiders

The Raiders hope to lure Lynch out of retirement, ESPN.com reports.

Lynch retired prior to the end of his Seattle contract, which means the Seahawks would have to release him or agree to trade him to the Raiders. The 30-year-old Oakland native might consider coming out of retirement for his hometown team, as the recent departure of Latavius Murray has left the Raiders in search of a power runner. Lynch had four consecutive seasons with more than 1,200 rushing yards and double-digit touchdowns from 2011 to 2014, but injuries limited him to seven games and 417 rushing yards (3.8 YPC) in 2015 -- ultimately leading to his retirement announcement via Twitter during that season's Super Bowl. While he hasn't publicly stated a desire to resume his career, Lynch could be tempted by the opportunity to help his hometown team continue its recent ascent. He'd join a backfield that's currently headed by a pair of second-year players, Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington. The Raiders are also rumored to have interest in Adrian Peterson, whose departure from Minnesota was confirmed when the Vikings signed Murray.