Nevertheless Howard appeared in an MLS video calling on fans to “take the pledge” to end discrimination. Lynch, who turns 31 later this month, cannot join the Raiders until a trade from Seattle is completed or he’s tendered his outright release. at the things I can develop, from coach education to conditioning to scouting, and see where I can have a positive influence. The judge sentenced him to an additional four to five years in prison, separate from his existing life sentence.