Marshawn Lynch, Former NFL RB, Discloses Total Amount of Fines Incurred During His Career
Former Seattle Seahawks running back, Marshawn Lynch, wasn't particularly fond of speaking to reporters during his playing days, and he didn't mind if it resulted in him losing a lot of money in the long run.
Lynch was known for his memorable soundbites when it came to talking to reporters. At Super Bowl 49 Media Day, he famously repeated, "I'm just here so I won't get fined," to the media repeatedly.
Months prior to this, following a home win against the Arizona Cardinals, Lynch responded to most of the reporter's questions with a simple "Yeah," even when the inquiries were not yes or no questions.
During an appearance on Brandon Marshall's "I Am Athlete" podcast, Lynch was asked how much money he had forfeited in fines to the NFL for not fulfilling his media obligations. According to the Super Bowl 48 champion, the total amount of fees accumulated to more than $1 million.
The five-time Pro Bowler had a career rushing yard total of 10,413 and 85 touchdowns. Lynch was known for his clutch performances in critical moments, such as the "Beast Quake" game and his touchdowns in the 2013 and 2014 NFC Championship Games. If the Seahawks had handled things differently, he could have also been the hero in Super Bowl 49 against the New England Patriots.
