Overview

• Former Pro Bowl running back Marshawn Lynch worked as a credentialed NFL photographer at the Seahawks-Raiders preseason opener at Lumen Field on August 8, 2025.
• Late in the first quarter, Lynch instinctively used his forearm to ward off George Holani after Holani ran into him following a 24-yard touchdown, safeguarding his camera.
• The NFL had earlier hired Lynch as a photographer and content creator based at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, where he covered away games for the league.
• Lynch’s sideline cameo follows similar moves by former MLB stars Ken Griffey Jr. and Randy Johnson, reflecting a broader shift of athletes into media and creative roles post-retirement.
• Fans and media have celebrated the moment online and are anticipating Lynch’s return behind the lens for upcoming preseason matchups.