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Seahawks have options but little trade leverage if Marshawn Lynch returns

Since news broke last week that the Oakland Raiders were interested in acquiring retired running back Marshawn Lynch, there have been a lot of questions about what Lynch's return would mean for the Seattle Seahawks.

Below is a Q&A that takes a closer look at a potential Lynch return.

What needs to happen for Lynch to return?

Lynch filed his retirement paperwork last May and was placed on the retired/reserve list. If he decides that he wants to play again, the first thing that he needs to do is apply for reinstatement.