Marshawn Lynch could owe the Seahawks millions if he retires

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Marshawn Lynch could owe the Seahawks millions if he retires

If is going to retire, he better make sure his bank account can handle it. If Beast Mode goes into Retirement Mode, he could have to repay the up to $5 million in bonus money.New England Tyler Ennis Jersey vs. DenverWhen Lynch with the Seahawks in March 2015, the new deal included a $7.5 million signing bonus. The cap hit from the bonus was prorated over the life of the three-year contract, which means the Seahawks will take a hit of $2.5 million in both 2016 and 2017 if Lynch retires. However, under terms of the CBA, the Seahawks are allowed to try and recoup that money from Lynch, although they're not required to.So basically, if Lynch decides to call it quits, the Seahawks have the right to get back $ Kyle Quincey Women Jersey 5 million from him.Even if the Seahawks don't recoup that money, they would still have some extra space under the salary cap if Lynch retires. With Beast Mode out of the picture, the Seahawks would save $6.5 million under the 2016 salary cap. Lynch is scheduled to make a $9 million base salary in 2016, which the Seahawks obviously wouldn't have to pay if he calls it quits.Of course Mike Reilly Men Jersey , if Lynch doesn't want to worry about having to pay back any of his bonus money, he could simply not show up for practice and just wait for the Seahawks to cut him. If Seattle were to release him, he would get to keep his entire signing bonus. Although Seahawks general manager John Schneider that he believes Lynch is "leaning towards retirement," not everyone agrees with that.Lynch's mom that she thinks Gustav Olofsson Kids Jersey her son will keep playing."I really believe we haven't seen the last of Beast Mode," Delisa Lynch said. "My younger son Davonte will be coming out next year. I told Marshawn to wait for his brother."If Lynch does retire, Schneider said the team will handle the situation "with respect.""With Marshawn, you never really know if he'll retire ," Schneider in Seattle, via the . "He's a fierce competitor. We just have to handle it the right way in terms of showing him as much Mats Zuccarello Men Jersey respect as we po sibly can for everything he's done for this organization."
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