James Lynch (DT) — NFL transaction history: 8 moves

James Lynch

8 moves · Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears

DT · #97 · 27 yrs · 6-4, 295 lb · Baylor7 yrs experience · 2020 rd 4, pick 130

James Lynch, a 4th-round pick in 2020 (No. 130 overall), has played for three clubs since 2024, the last of them the Bears, after a 2024–2026 stretch with the Titans; most recently released and re-signed by the Bears on September 1, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Tue, Sep 1, 2026Free Agent SigningBears
Sun, Aug 30, 2026Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contractsBears → free agent
Wed, Mar 18, 2026Unrestricted Free Agent SigningTitans → Bears
Wed, May 7, 2025Free Agent SigningTitans
Wed, Sep 11, 2024Free Agent SigningTitans
Thu, Aug 29, 2024Practice Squad VeteranTitans
Tue, Aug 27, 2024Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contractsVikings → free agent
Tue, May 14, 2024Free Agent SigningVikings