In his playing days, former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was one of the most exciting players both on and off the field, dominating between the tackles and never failing to provide laughs in media sessions.
Lynch has stayed in the limelight post-retirement, whether it has been him documenting his experiences trying new things or acting in movies. On Thursday night, Lynch returned to the football field, albeit in a different role than fans are used to seeing him in.
According to Awful Announcing, Lynch worked the a credentialed photographer, and apparently he still has what made him such a force in the backfield.
“And then, after Seahawks RB George Holani ran for a touchdown, the same sideline photographer pushed him,” ESPN’s Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted along with a video of the incident.
Fans reacted to the moment on social media.
“It’s funny, but realistically, he could have injured him. Then what?” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“Please keep Marshawn on the sideline. Mic him up too lol,” another person added.
“This is wildly unprofessional and that photographer should be canned immediately. Seriously disgusting. Who does this clown think he is?” one person wrote.
Hopefully, Lynch remembers that he can’t physically engage with players the next time he takes the field as a credentialed photographer.
About Qwame Skinner
Qwame Skinner has loved both writing and sports his entire life. In addition to his sports coverage at Comeback Media, Qwame writes novels, and his debut; The First Casualty, an adult fantasy, is out now.