Marshawn Lynch Trade to Raiders from Seahawks Reportedly 'Expected'

Running back Marshawn Lynch is reportedly expected to be traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Oakland Raiders.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, a potential deal is contingent upon Lynch reworking his contract first.

Per Rapoport, Lynch was granted permission to speak with the Raiders and his agents have been given permission to rework his deal.

Rapoport added that if a trade is consummated, Lynch would not be required to file a letter announcing his return from retirement.

ESPN's Ed Werder reported Thursday that Lynch had begun the reinstatement process.

Lynch retired following a 2015 season that saw him miss nine games due to injury.

The five-time Pro Bowler didn't play in 2016, but his name has been linked to the Raiders, and he recently visited the team's practice facility, according to Pat McAfee of Barstool Sports.

Latavius Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings in free agency, which leaves Oakland with unproven commodities at running back in DeAndre Washington, Jalen Richard and Taiwan Jones.

Seattle has a deep backfield featuring Eddie Lacy, Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise, however, which gives it incentive to get assets in return for Lynch if possible.

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