Marshawn Lynch throws elbow to guard digicam from Seahawks RB George Holani in debut as photographer

Seattle Seahawks working again George Holani almost backed right into a photographer throughout Thursday’s preseason recreation. But not simply any photographer.

It was Seahawks legend Marshawn Lynch manning the sideline with each digicam and official NFL vest, and he did what he needed to do to guard his digicam. As Holani fell towards him, the 39-year-old caught out his elbow and guarded a bit of kit more likely to be fairly costly.

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It was a blink-and-miss it cameo, and one which each males got here away from simply superb.

As for why Lynch was down there, your guess is nearly as good as ours. It could be a convention for Seattle sports activities legends to take up images at this level, as each Randy Johnson and Ken Griffey Jr. have caught the bug in retirement.

Randy Johnson Photography, which options one of the best brand within the enterprise, has taken the Hall of Fame pitcher to a wide array of locales with an emphasis on concerts and wildlife, whereas Griffey acquired reward lately for his work on the Masters event this yr.

It’s additionally notable the Seahawks have been taking part in the Las Vegas Raiders, one in all Lynch’s former groups, who’re coached by Pete Carroll, one in all Lynch’s former coaches. Lynch popped up at Carroll’s introductory news conference to ask the coach a question, and this would possibly simply be an evolution of his media profession.

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Whatever the rationale, the 39-year-old Lynch appeared to be having enjoyable on the market.

Lynch has been a busy man in retirement, as each a businessman and media character. His investments embody the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, the USL’s Oakland Roots, a marijuana brand and a hologram start-up, whereas his tv appearances embody a gig on Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football,” Season 3 of “Euphoria” and a actuality present the place celebrities “colonized” Mars. He additionally hosted a podcast with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.