Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch is known to be a man of very few words, especially when it comes to speaking to the media. Last season the NFL tried to fine Lynch $50K for his refusal to talk. The fine was lifted, but the NFL and Lynch are back battling again over Lynch’s tight lips.
Per a league source, the NFL has threatened to fine Lynch $100,000 if he fails to speak to the media after Sunday’s game against the Chiefs.
The amount comes from the $50,000 fine that was imposed then suspended last year for failing to speak to the media. When the NFL lifted the fine, it also warned Lynch that future failure to cooperate would result in reinstatement of the fine, plus another $50,000.
The NFL uses player interaction with the media as a means for fans to get closer to players. However, most fans aren’t bothered by Lynch not speaking. In fact, fans will go to bat against the NFL fining players for not speaking to the media. At this point, the NFL has made so many mistakes this year with their handling of several important issues in the league. Mike Florio of NBC Sports said it best when he mentioned that the NFL should consider fining themselves.