Marshawn Lynch heads to Packers locker room to exchange jerseys with Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers held Seattle Seahawks at the Lambeau Field to register a 28-23 win in the NFL Divisional round game. Despite being on the losing end, Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch went to the Packers locker room to embrace his former California college teammate Aaron Rodgers. 

Marshawn Lynch and Aaron Rodgers played together for California Golden Bears in 2004. Lynch was a freshman while Rodgers was a junior when the Golden Bears went 10-2 (win-loss) that season.

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Packers started the game with an early dominance going 21-3 up in the first half. However, Seahawks almost mounted an impressive comeback in the second half. Despite failing to register a point in the 4th quarter, Packers managed to hold on to a 28-23 win. 

Lynch returned from injury to help the Packers in the NFL playoffs. He registered 2 rushing touchdowns while completing only 26 rushing yards on 12 carries. Meanwhile, his California football teammate Aaron Rodgers had a much better outing for the Packers. Rodgers registered 2 touchdowns while also completing 243 passing yards. 

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Although disappointed, Marshawn Lynch headed into the Packers’ locker room post-game to do a jersey swap with Aaron Rodgers. NFL insiders reported that Lynch congratulated Rodgers and the duo also shared a hug reminiscing their college football days.

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Green Bay Packers will visit Levi's Stadium on Sunday, January 19 (Monday, January 20 IST) for the NFL Conference Championship game against San Francisco 49ers.

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