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Bears Add DT James Lynch on One-Year Deal to Bolster D-Line Depth

The veteran projects as rotational depth in a cost-conscious rebuild of Chicago’s interior defensive line.

Overview

  • The reported agreement was cited by Ian Rapoport and Brad Biggs, with confirmation from Lynch’s agent at LIFTSPORTSMNGMT.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, with only the one-year length reported.
  • Lynch, 27, is a 6-foot-4, 295-pound defensive lineman with five NFL seasons for the Vikings and Titans, totaling 98 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 71 games.
  • He is expected to compete for snaps behind Gervon Dexter Sr. and Grady Jarrett alongside recent additions Neville Gallimore and Kentavius Street.
  • Coverage notes fan frustration over the lack of a splash move as Chicago continues to seek greater pass-rush help, potentially through the draft or trade.