Beast Mode is back.
And just like that, running back is no longer a pressing Raiders need. They eliminated it just before this NFL draft by acquiring a good one for the team, a great one for the East Bay Raiders fan base.
Marshawn Lynch is going to wear Silver and Black.
The powerful running back and proud Oakland native has agreed to terms on a contract with the Raiders, a league source with knowledge of the situation confirmed on Wednesday morning.
The Raiders have also acquired his rights from Seattle in a trade. They'll give their 2018 fifth-round pick in exchange for Lynch and the Seahawks' 2018 sixth-round pick.
Lynch was at the Raiders complex Wednesday to take a physical and sign a contract that made everything official.
The news was first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo before dawn Wednesday.
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NFL Network reported Lynch agreed to a two-year contract worth $8.5 million. He's set to make a $3 million base salary in 2017 and can earn another $2 million if he reaches 1,000 yards, among other incentives.
The Oakland Tech High grad and Cal alum retired from the NFL after the 2015 season but wanted to return after a year away from the game. The 31-year old only wanted to come back for his hometown team and got his wish after prolonged contract talks.
Raiders players, including quarterback Derek Carr, were overjoyed at the news.
He's back... #BeastMode welcome to the squad bro @MoneyLynch #Oakland https://t.co/dtoIZHwD4B — Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) April 26, 2017
Lynch won't be a Las Vegas Raider. His contract runs through the 2018 season. The Raiders plan to play in the Bay Area until their new Las Vegas stadium is complete in 2020. They have lease options to play at the Oakland Coliseum through the 2018 season.
Woke up feeling like it was Christmas ������ — Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 26, 2017
