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Del Rio: Marshawn 'working wisely' to prep for Raiders regular season

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PHOENIX – Odds of Marshawn Lynch playing Saturday’s exhibition opener at Arizona are slim, more likely none. On the off chance he does play, it’ll be a quick cameo.

Established veteran running backs rarely play in the preseason, if at all. The injury risk is too great, the reward from live game reps too small. Those guys are used sparingly or put on the shelf completely until it matters most.

Lynch, however, is a unique case. His resume suggests he stay on ice. After spending last year away from the game, maybe a few carries over four exhibitions wouldn’t hurt.