Lynch's latest tweet... Retirement is confirmed.

[Tech Worlds]

Godspeed BeastMode! Godspeed!

 

[rideaducati]

Good to finally have an answer. He had a legendary run in Seattle.

He actually had several...

 

[rideaducati]

I want a poster of that pic...signed by Marshawn.

 

[OkieHawk]

He's done for sure...

Thanks fir the ride :thirishdrinkers:

How does that mean anything? Maybe he saw some Seahawks shoes hanging over a wire?

You've never heard the term "hanging your boots up" before? An acceptable alternative is to replace boots with shoes.

https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/hang_up_one%27s_boots

 

[davidonmi]

never been able to get to a game in my still young fandom (only 19).
The game he is honored will be the first

 

[TwistedHusky]

One of my favorite Seahawks.

Damnit.

The only saving grace is that with all he brought to this franchise and to us fans, I was legit worried with the punishment was taking. As much as I loved what he did on the field, I really wouldn't want to find that Lynch couldn't walk 10 years or even 20 years from now because of that.

He gifted us a SB, gave us some of the most amazing moments we as Seahawk fans have experienced, and personally jump started the run to the SB with his run against the Saints years earlier. If he doesn't make that run, not even sure we have Pete Carroll right now.

We got so lucky on that guy. He is stellar both on field and off, and was a beloved Seattle icon without ever having to give up his loyalty to his hometown.

Going to miss him terribly as a fan, but really glad he got out with his health intact.

 

[IrishNW]

not going to lie, this got me a little teary eyed.

 

[TwilightError]

My favourite NFL player ever and the greatest Seahawk ever in my book. The game will be a lot more boring without Beast Mode, but life goes on!

Thanks for every-single-thing! F.ex. the walk in TD against Niners in 2013 and this one http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-high ... highlights, starting at about 4:30. Great memories!

Irreplaceable, the game will be different without him.

 

[chris98251]

Confirmed by tweets from Sherman, Wilson and the latest Paul Allen.

 

[Blitzer88]

Still kinda in shock about this, I mean I knew he was likely to retire, but it still stings. He is and was one of the top Seahawks of all-time and I'm gonna miss him!

I mean, he has had, I believe and am sure most of you would agree, the 2 most polarizing runs within the last decide in the NFL.

 

[Inkdaub]

Thanks for everything, Beast. It's been a real honor.

 

[redhawk253]

Could just be sayin peace out to the seahawk green cleats.. ya never know with him.

Wish i knew where those cleats were hangin those would be cool to have in the man cave lol

 

[Seanhawk]

Still kinda in shock about this, I mean I knew he was likely to retire, but it still stings. He is and was one of the top Seahawks of all-time and I'm gonna miss him!

I mean, he has had, I believe and am sure most of you would agree, the 2 most polarizing runs within the last decide in the NFL.

I don't think polarizing is the word you want to use. I think they are widely considered the best.

 

[Throwdown]

It's weird, I knew it was happening but I'm still coming to grips with it. No more #24 back there with his insanely distinct running style, no more swaggy TDs like grabbing his junk, walking into the endzone. Lawd

 

[bjornanderson21]

Congrats on a good a good career, glad it's official.

I just don't understand why people get emotional over stuff like this though. He is a RB who is retiring. Absolutely no reason to get teary-eyed or get a lump in your throat.

Besides, the Lynch that we loved has already been gone a year. The 2015 season was our first year without Lynch, next year will be our second.

 

[SixSeahawk]

My favourite.

 

[bjornanderson21]

Could just be sayin peace out to the seahawk green cleats.. ya never know with him.

Wish i knew where those cleats were hangin those would be cool to have in the man cave lol

But he is under contract with the Hawks, so the only way HE can end his relationship is to retire.

In order to only be done with the Hawks and play for someone else he would have to be released.

 

[Aussie Seahawk]

Can't possibly say anything but thank you, Marshawn Lynch. And thank you all who wrote the great messages above. Also makes me even sadder about the play-that-shall-not-be-named in SBIX. But we are fortunate to have Thomas Rawls.

Charles

 

[Hawkscanner]

For a man who became an absolute icon for avoiding the media and saying nothing ... I can't think of a more fitting way for him to say goodbye. A picture says a 1000 words, that's for sure.

And is it any coincidence that Beast Mode chooses the Super Bowl (of all times) to issue such an announcement? The Super Bowl -- the one place he was hounded by media the most -- the place where he became legendary for his defiance in refusing to talk to the media ... and immortalized himself forever with, "I'm just here so I won't get fined." Coincidence at all that he decided to unleash one more Beast Quake during the Super Bowl? I think not.

Best of luck #24! We the fans of Seattle will never forget what you did for the entire Pacific Northwest and this franchise.

 

[Yxes1122]

One of the funnest players to watch all time. Going to truly miss Beast.