In his playing days, former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was one of the most exciting players both on and off the field, dominating between the tackles and never failing to provide laughs in media sessions.
Lynch has stayed in the limelight post-retirement, whether it has been him documenting his experiences trying new things or acting in movies. On Thursday night, Lynch returned to the football field, albeit in a different role than fans are used to seeing him in.
“One of the best parts of Thursday night’s preseason was Marshawn Lynch working as a credentialed photographer,” tweeted ESPN’s Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter, before sharing evidence that Lynch still has the attitude that made him such a force in the backfield.
“And then, after Seahawks RB George Holani ran for a touchdown, the same sideline photographer pushed him,” Schefter tweeted along with a video of the incident.
And then, after Seahawks RB George Holani ran for a touchdown, the same sideline photographer pushed him: https://t.co/hm7fsUUKLO pic.twitter.com/dnXBc2J8mQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 8, 2025
Fans reacted to the moment on social media.
“It’s funny, but realistically, he could have injured him. Then what?” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“Please keep Marshawn on the sideline. Mic him up too lol,” another person added.
“This is wildly unprofessional and that photographer should be canned immediately. Seriously disgusting. Who does this clown think he is?” one person wrote.
Hopefully, Lynch remembers that he can’t physically engage with players the next time he takes the field as a credentialed photographer.