Marshawn Lynch ends retirement to rejoin Seahawks

Marshawn Lynch is officially back.

The free-agent running back has signed with the Seattle Seahawks for the remainder of the season, his agent announced late Monday.

The two sides met earlier in the day to discuss a potential deal after Seattle lost Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, and C.J. Prosise to injuries for the year.

Lynch began preparing his comeback two weeks ago during a visit to the team's facility, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. The visit appeared to be leisured in nature, but the free agent left the door open for a return to the field.

"The one thing I can tell you is you can be 100% certain that he's well aware of what his body can and can't do," Lynch's long-time coach Tareq Azim told Pelissero. "He's made a choice to contribute to a team and a city that's given him a lot."

The 33-year-old was one of the NFL's most popular players while with the Seahawks from 2010 to 2015. He won a Super Bowl during that span and earned the nickname "Beast Mode" for his unparalleled tough running style.

Lynch retired following the 2015 campaign but returned in 2017 to play for his hometown Oakland Raiders. Last season, he rushed for 376 yards and three touchdowns on 90 carries before landing on injured reserve.

Already playoff-bound, Seattle currently holds the NFC's first wild-card spot with a record of 11-4. Pete Carroll's squad will battle the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC West title in Week 17.

The Seahawks also signed Robert Turbin - who they drafted in 2012 - on Monday.

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