Bears Secure 1-Year Deal with DT James Lynch
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms Wednesday to add defensive tackle James Lynch on a one-year contract, a source confirmed to Filmogaz.com. The move is intended to provide more depth along the interior defensive line.
Player background and recent play
Lynch spent the past two seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He appeared in every game, made one start, and recorded 1.5 sacks.
Before Tennessee, Lynch was with the Minnesota Vikings from 2020 through 2023. The Vikings drafted him in the fourth round out of Baylor, where he set the program career sacks record.
Injury history and grading
Lynch tore his ACL during the 2023 training camp. He missed the entire 2023 season while recovering.
Pro Football Focus ranked his run-defense grade 46th among 134 defensive tackles last season.
Bears’ interior additions
The Bears entered free agency with two defensive tackles: Gervon Dexter and Grady Jarrett. Chicago aimed to improve its run defense.
Since then, the team has added three interior linemen on one-year deals. Those additions include Neville Gallimore from the Colts, Kentavius Street from the Falcons, and now James Lynch.
With this signing, the Bears secure a 1-year deal for DT James Lynch to bolster depth and competition inside.
Quick facts
- Contract length: one year.
- Titans tenure: played every game over the last two seasons.
- Vikings tenure: 2020–23; fourth-round pick out of Baylor.
- College note: Baylor career sacks leader.
- Injury: ACL tear in 2023 training camp; missed that season.
- PFF run-defense rank: 46th of 134 defensive tackles.
- Age: 27. Middle name reflects family ties to Nebraska football.
