To avoid a hefty fine, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, took to the podium for media day Tuesday and answered every question asked of him the same way. However, even after appearing and stating exactly why he was there, he may still face a fine from the NFL.
ESPN reported that sources have said Lynch’s "I'm just here so I won't get fined” answers will not get him fined, but his hat bearing his trademarked Beast Mode logo might.
According to the sources, a significant fine could be imposed if the NFL decides that the 28-year-old was using the opportunity to promote a brand that was not approved by the league.
In the past, several players have been fined for sporting unauthorized logos.
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was hit with a $100,000 fine during media day before Super Bowl XLI for wearing a Vitaminwater hat. The brand conflicted with the league’s deal with Gatorade.
More recently, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the recipient of a major fine for his Beats headphones.
Lynch has been fined multiple times for various reasons. And as previously reported, last November, his teammate’s cornerback Richard Sherman and wide receiver Doug Baldwin slammed the league for imposing fines on him and called the NFL’s media polices “hypocritical.”
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