Marshawn Lynch pleads guilty to gun charge
"I am embarrassed by my recent arrest and conviction," Lynch said. "I deeply regret that I placed myself in this situation. I apologize to my family, the Buffalo Bills organization, my teammates, the Buffalo community, and Commissioner Goodell." The Bills have shown a lot of interest in free agent running backs, presumably because they're not counting on Lynch for Week 1.
Source: Profootballtalk.com

Marshawn's mom ready to grab the leash back
"Whether you're 22 or 52, I'll do it," said Delisa. She added that the money and the fame have been a big culture change for her son, but it's time to grow up. According to another family friend, Lynch is "a good person, but he's hanging out with the wrong people."
Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Brandon: Let legal case play out
The Buffalo News doubts that the Bills will use an early round pick on a back, and we agree. With Fred Jackson around, they can withstand a Lynch suspension. A late-round pick, a yearly tradition for Buffalo at RB, is always a possibility.
Source: Buffalo News

Lynch's charges in CA revealed
Lynch wasn't charged with anything marijuana related. His arraignment is set for March 3. There is a very strong chance he'll open 2009 on suspension.
Source: Buffalo News

Marshawn Lynch escapes felony charges
Said lawyer M. Gerald Schwartzbach: "I'm not pleased that Marshawn was charged ... but if he was going to be charged I'm pleased it's a misdemeanor." Lynch did well to escape felony charges, but he's not out of the woods on gun possession. Though this decreases the chances of prison time, he's still facing a probable NFL suspension.
Source: NBC 2 Buffalo