Fred Jackson Is Marshawn Lynch's New Backup
Fred Jackson is 34 years old. That's well past the expiration date for a running back, so when the Bills dropped him, it looked like his career was at least close to its end. But Jackson, although he was never elite, is a respected player. He's also cool with Marshawn Lynch. The friendship between the two prompted Jackson to pay Seattle a visit.
That trip was fruitful. Jackson has signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks.
Former #Bills RB Fred Jackson has agreed on a one-year deal to join the #Seahawks, source said. He joins tag-teamer #Beastmode
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 4, 2015
The deal isn't about squeezing whatever Jackson has left to give to the field. A big factor is how he could satisfy Lynch. Pro Football Talk notes that Jackson gives the introverted, press-averse Lynch another "confidant." So Lynch is happy and Jackson has a job. Everybody wins.
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[via Ian Rapoport]
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