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Marshawn Lynch speaks out against Seahawks' fines via Twitter

Steven Bisig / USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch may be reclusive around the media, but made his opinion about a recent fine loud and clear on Thursday.

Seahawks receiver Chris Matthews was fined $11,050 for making an obscene gesture during the NFC Championship Game versus the Green Bay Packers, according to USA TODAY's Tom Pelissero.

Matthews allegedly grabbed his crotch upon entering the field, which Lynch has apparently contested. 

Lynch attributed Matthews' fine to running onto the field to gave him a handshake after the Seahawks' star scored a touchdown to give Seattle a 22-19 lead. 

"I feel embarrassed to work for a particular organization that fined a teammate of mine for shaking my hand after a touchdown," Lynch tweeted, most likely in reference to the NFL. 

Lynch was fined $20,000 for making an obscene gesture after scoring on the same touchdown.

Matthews was one of the key figures in the Seahawks' comeback, recovering an onside kick that allowed Seattle to march down the field, culminating in Lynch's 24-yard touchdown run.

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