When Seattle native and ESPN maven Kenny Mayne texted Marshawn Lynch on Thursday to see if he'd be playing for the Seahawks Sunday in Carolina, Beast Mode reportedly offered a two-word reply:
"I'm ready."
Lynch has been out of the Seahawks' lineup since November 15th, when he underwent surgery to fix an abdominal issue that had been plaguing him all season. In typical Lynch fashion, he went through the rehab "his way," working out with a personal trainer down in San Francisco while the team went about their business trying to make it to the playoffs and give him a shot to return.