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Feb 7 (The Sports Xchange) - Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch may be getting closer to announcing his retirement. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the unpredictable Lynch has told people close to him he plans to retire. Last month, Seahawks general manager John Schneider said Lynch "is leaning toward retirement." Lynch, 29, struggled through an injury-plagued 2015 season with a hamstring issue and then abdominal surgery, playing in only seven regular-season games. He finished with just 417 rushing yards on 111 carries. The five-time Pro Bowler would cost Seattle $11.5 million against their salary cap in 2016. By releasing Lynch, the Seahawks would save $6.5 million against the cap. - - - Longtime NFL Films composer Sam Spence died on Saturday, according to the Houston Chronicle. He was 88. His son Kim told the Chronicle that Spence passing away on the eve of the 50th Super Bowl reflected his father's flair for the dramatic, as heard in songs like "Up She Rises," "Pony Soldiers," "Let's Go Big O" and "The Over the Hill Gang." (Editing by Andrew Both)