Overview
- Marshawn Lynch appeared on the Seahawks–Raiders sideline wearing an official NFL photographer vest and carrying a professional camera.
- After George Holani’s first-quarter touchdown run, Lynch was accidentally knocked by the rookie back and responded with a playful forearm shove.
- The Seahawks game marked Lynch’s first confirmed on-field assignment as a league photographer since retiring following the 2018 season.
- Lynch’s seven seasons in Seattle and two seasons in Oakland heightened fan interest in his return to both franchises in a new capacity.
- The NFL has increasingly engaged former players in media and branding roles, and Lynch previously worked as a photographer and content creator at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.