Marshawn Lynch may be retired, but he’s not forgotten in Seattle.
With an influx of new additions in the draft and free agency, Doug Baldwin sent a tweet on behalf of the team requesting that Lynch’s No. 24 not be issued to any of the newcomers.
Dear @PeteCarroll,
We are thrilled with the new teammates. One condition. Nobody wears #24 for years to come.Sincerely,
The Players— Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr) April 30, 2016
It’s a pretty nice gesture from the Seahawks players. Lynch became pretty much synonymous with the best era in franchise history, and they seem very aware of his importance. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Seattle honors him with a full-blown jersey retirement eventually.
Of course, perhaps there’s another reason the players want to keep Lynch’s number free.
