A Seahawks fan is claiming that former NFL star Marshawn Lynch, known as Beastmode, broke his phone during an altercation outside a bar in downtown Seattle. The incident reportedly took place in front of Xtadium around 1:30 AM on a Sunday.
Key Takeaway
Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch is facing allegations of breaking a fan’s phone outside a bar in Seattle, adding to previous reports of similar altercations with fans.
What Happened?
The fan, identified as Jose Lozano, stated that he initially attempted to take a photo with Lynch inside the bar but was denied by the athlete’s friends. Despite the refusal, Lozano later spotted Lynch outside the establishment and made one last effort to take a photo with him. As seen in video footage, Lynch seemingly lunged at Lozano’s phone before the recording abruptly ends. According to Lozano, Lynch then grabbed his phone, expressed his displeasure, and proceeded to damage the device with his hands. Although Lozano acknowledged the breakage a few minutes later, he expressed reluctance to involve the authorities due to his admiration for Lynch, while also expressing disappointment over the athlete’s behavior.
Previous Incidents
This is not the first time Lynch has been accused of engaging in altercations involving fans’ phones. In 2017, he was reported to have smacked a phone out of a man’s hands at LAX. Despite not playing in the NFL since the 2019 season, Lynch has been contributing to Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” coverage this season.
