Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
James Lynch
Bears· #97

JamesLynch

Defensive Tackle

  • 6'4"
  • 295 lbs
  • Age 27
18
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
1
Int
2
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Defensive Tackle
Height
6'4"
Weight
295 lbs
Age
27
Born
January 20, 1999 · Round Rock, TX
College
Baylor
Experience
7th Season

Contract Details

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$1.2MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$1.2MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$1.2M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2020Draft Year
Round 4Round
Pick 130Overall
BaylorCollegeMINDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
18Tackles
6Solo
12Assisted
0.0Sacks
4.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
1Int
2Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026CHI7180.012
2025TEN17250.501
2024TEN17201.002
Total781163.515

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Lynch played with the Vikings from 2020-23 and with the Titans from 2024-25, and he will now provide interior defensive line depth in Chicago. While suiting up for all 17 regular-season games with Tennessee in 2025, Lynch totaled 25 tackles (14 solo), including a half-sack, plus one pass defensed.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 2@ SEAW210.011
Oct 22vs NEW100.000
Oct 18@ ATLW000.001

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation