Lynch and Seahawks Agree to New 3 yr, $31 mil Deal

[marko358]

3 year $31M deal

 

[Our Man in Chicago]

Great news. Great, great news.

 

[kidhawk]

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I'm confused. Its a 3 year deal instead of a 1 year? Or is it a 3 year (wink...wink..1 year and retire) deal??

Per a source with knowledge of the terms, Lynch gets $12 million this year, in the form $7.5 million signing bonus and a $4.5 million fully-guaranteed base salary.

In 2016, Lynch (if he plays) will get a base salary of $9 million. In 2017 (if he plays), it’s a base salary of $7 million in 2017 along with a $3 million roster bonus due on the fifth day of the 2017 league year.

If Lynch retires after 2015, he’d be responsible in theory for paying back $5 million of the signing bonus. But the Seahawks wouldn’t be required to pursue the money. If they know going in that he may walk after 2015 (and that probably was one of the subjects discussed at Friday’s sit-down regarding the contract), it would be a surprise if they seek repayment of the money.

Of that $12 million he gets this year, he would not count an extra penny against the cap this year over his original deal.

If it's truly 3 years, then he may likely plan to play through next season.

I like the terms if these turn out to be fact.

 

[Our Man in Chicago]

This is where he belongs.

Wait for the chorus.

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[sc85sis]

If it is a multi-year deal, it'll probably be understood that he's going to consider after each year whether his body will hold up another season.

 

[kidhawk]

If it is a multi-year deal, it'll probably be understood that he's going to consider after each year whether his body will hold up another season.

I have no doubt it's his option to retire, but if it's for more than 2 seasons, then he may still be holding the door open for a possible continuation after this season.

 

[Basis4day]

If it is a multi-year deal, it'll probably be understood that he's going to consider after each year whether his body will hold up another season.

I have no doubt it's his option to retire, but if it's for more than 2 seasons, then he may still be holding the door open for a possible continuation after this season.

http://overthecap.com/player/marshawn-lynch/1557

Over the cap adjusted their figures. Looks correct except for the 2017 roster bonus reported by PFT.

Lynch's cap hit will be the same for 2015 as it was going to be under his old deal.

 

[kearly]

Someone should probably update the thread title to say 3 years $31 million.

 

[brimsalabim]

So does this mean we don't draft a running back?

 

[IBleedBlueAndGreen]

So does this mean we don't draft a running back?

Nope, if Gurley is there I'd still take him in a heartbeat. Signing Marshawn to this deal keeps our identity intact for another couple of years. Drafting Gurley allows us to maintain that identity for many years after that.

 

[Scottemojo]

I'm just here so I get paid.

 

[Bprez3]

Sounds like we may need to revise the title of this topic:

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 2m2 minutes ago
Marshawn Lynch just signed, source said. 2 years $24 million with $12M this year. He’s back.

https://twitter.com/RapSheet

Just got the update from Seahawks app 2yrs for $24mil

 

[Seahawk Sailor]

Wow! This is fantastic! Allows him to keep playing for the Seahawks until he's ready to retire, be that one year, two years, or three years longer. My only question would be with regards to a cap hit if he retires. Does that go away if a player retires, or is the team still on the hook for anything a year afterward?

 

[kidhawk]

Sounds like we may need to revise the title of this topic:

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 2m2 minutes ago
Marshawn Lynch just signed, source said. 2 years $24 million with $12M this year. He’s back.

Seahawks App calling it 2 year extension for $24 million which is pretty much a 3 year $31 million deal

 

[Decimation]

Future hall of famer. Book it.

 

[pmedic920]

HELL to the yea!!!!

I hope #24 is the next retired jersey.

 

[kidhawk]

Wow! This is fantastic! Allows him to keep playing for the Seahawks until he's ready to retire, be that one year, two years, or three years longer. My only question would be with regards to a cap hit if he retires. Does that go away if a player retires, or is the team still on the hook for anything a year afterward?

Team is on the hook for it. They supposedly (according to PFT) have a clause that if he retires after this upcoming season that we can get $5 million back, but the team doesn't have to go after that money, and I doubt they likely would. It does leave the door open for him to make another decision next off season as he did this year.

 

[kidhawk]

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The biggest question surrounding the Seahawks' offseason has finally been answered.

Running back Marshawn Lynch has signed a two-year extension with the Seahawks through the 2017 season.

Lynch, who was entering the final year of his contract, will turn 29 before the 2015 campaign kicks off. He was said by Executive VP/General Manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll to be mulling retirement following Seattle's 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX.

But Schneider and Carroll expressed they had been working hard to bring Lynch back. Four days before the start of NFL free agency, the pair's efforts paid off, with today's announcement ensuring the team's "Beast Mode" back will play out his ninth NFL season in Seattle.

 

[Recon_Hawk]

Wow! This is fantastic! Allows him to keep playing for the Seahawks until he's ready to retire, be that one year, two years, or three years longer. My only question would be with regards to a cap hit if he retires. Does that go away if a player retires, or is the team still on the hook for anything a year afterward?

From what I have heard, yeah they can go after part or all of the the $5 million cap hit if he retires after this season (depending on the contract). From a NFL media head I follow on twitter, his thought was that the front office could basically promise (or in writing) that they wouldn't fuss over the $5 million hit if it makes Lynch happy enough to sign the contract.

I think the both sides are expecting two years from Lynch with an option for the team year 3. I'm super pumped they got this worked out in Beast Mode is going to keep making plays for us next year.

 

[kidhawk]

Ok this made me laugh a little bit

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