Tag: James Lynch

Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans defensive lineman James Lynch (97) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Reports: Bears add depth by signing DL James Lynch

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The Chicago Bears are signing free-agent defensive tackle James Lynch to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

Lynch, 27, played in all 34 games (one start) the last two seasons while with the Tennessee Titans, totaling 45 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three tackles for loss, five quarterback hits and three passes defended.

For his career, Lynch has 98 tackles, 3.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, seven QB hits, three passes defended and one fumble recovery in 71 regular-season games (four starts) for the Minnesota Vikings (2020-22) and Titans (2024-25). He missed the 2023 season because of a knee injury and was waived before the start of the 2024 campaign.

Minnesota selected Lynch in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Baylor.

–Field Level Media

Oct 16, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch (92) after a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Vikings DT James Lynch out for regular season

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Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle James Lynch will miss the last two regular-season games with a shoulder injury, NFL Network reported Monday.

The team is hopeful that he can return for the playoffs with rest and rehabilitation, per the report.

Lynch, 23, played only nine snaps in Saturday’s 27-24 overtime win against the New York Giants. He has 20 tackles in 15 games (two starts) this season.

Minnesota drafted Lynch in the fourth round in 2020.

The Vikings (12-3) close out the regular season with road games against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday and the Chicago Bears on Jan. 8.

–Field Level Media