The Buffalo Bills have finally dealt backup/starting/backup running back Marshawn Lynch to the Seattle Seahawks, according to Lynch’s agent, Doug Hendrickson. Hendrickson released the news to the Associated Press this afternoon. Buffalo will receive a 2011 fourth-round pick and a 2012 conditional pick, a Seahawks team source told reporters. To make room for Lynch on the roster, the Seahawks will release plodding, forgotten running back Julius Jones, a league source told Schefter. Lynch, drafted in the first round of the 2007 draft by the Bills, has been the subject of trade rumors since the season began. The favorite to land the troubled back was Green Bay, but because GM Ted Thompson doesn’t part with draft picks, the deal hit snags.

Fantasy Impact: He has 164 yards on 37 attempts for the Bills, who have stumbled to an 0-4 record this season. Fred Jackson and rookie C.J. Spiller will likely will share carries now that Lynch has been traded, opening up what was a glut at RB for the hapless Bills.

Justin Forsett  is the Seahawks’ leading rusher with 215 yards on 51 attempts. But Seattle has gotten little else out of its rushing attack as both Jones and Leon Washington  have managed 30 yards on 12 attempts each.

Once Lynch gets up to speed after Seattle’s Week 5 bye, he instantly becomes flex-worthy if you need the help. I’d rather let him sit and marinate on the bench for a few weeks to see how the offense takes shape around him, but I can’t imagine he’ll be getting less than 13 carries a game right from the get-go. As for Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller — great news for their owners.  I think Fast Freddy becomes the lead back, with Spiller getting about 8-10 touches per game.  At least now we know who to play in Buffalo.  Both players immediately become flex options this week against Jacksonville.