Marshawn Lynch

Raiders offering Marshawn Lynch $3 million contract

The Oakland Raiders are offering running back Marshawn Lynch a $3 million salary, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

What It Means:

Lynch wants closer to $5 million. It explains what’s been holding up talks between the sides. The Raiders expect to reach a deal with Lynch before the draft.

Among the 44 backs with at least 100 carries in 2015, Lynch ranked 28th in Rushing Net Expected Points per attempt. His 9,112 rushing yards across nine NFL seasons currently ranks 37th all-time.