James Lynch Joins Bears, Fights for Roster Spot

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. James Lynch, the defensive tackle drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round six years ago, has signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. This move brings another former Viking to arrival in the NFC North, as Lynch joins Chicago's rework defensive front after spending the last two. James joins with the Tennessee Titans. There, he played in all 34 games, racking up 45 tackles in one and a half sacks. Injuries had slowed his career early on in Minnesota, where he appeared in 37 games with 53 tackles and two sacks, but he never locked down a steady roll. Bears fans see this as a depth addition, rather than a big splash, especially after losing several defensive linemen in free agency. This note, Lynch, provides experience as a rotational player, though his recent performance graded low around 53 by pro football focus.

1:00Chicago has also added other defensive tackles, like Contavia Street and Neville Gallimor, plus X Viking Center, Garrett Bradbury via trade. The team extended several players and signed new faces across positions, but the parches like safety. Chancy Gardner Johnson and Linebacker Tremaine. Edmunds leave holes to fill. Lynch, who turns 28 during next season's playoffs, now fights for a roster spot in training camp this summer. A draft picker to a defensive tackle could push him to the practice squad, but he gets a shot to stick around the division. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. So L.I. SoleyPillow.com