James Lynch
DT - Tennessee Titans
Week 17 Outlook
68°Availability
The Titans signed DT James Lynch to their practice squad.
Fantasy Impact
Lynch will add depth on the defensive line for Tennessee on its practice squad.
The Minnesota Vikings signed DL James Lynch.
Fantasy Impact
Lynch did not appear in a game last season, but played the previous three years with Minnesota. He figures to compete for a rotational spot on the defensive line for the Vikings throughout training camp.
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Minnesota Vikings DT James Lynch tore his ACL and will undergo season-ending surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Lynch played a limited role in 2022 as a rotational interior defender for the Vikings, playing on just 26% of the team's snaps. However, when he was on the field, he was one of the Vikings' most impactful run defenders — his 10.3% stop rate was first on the team among all defenders with at least 20 run defense snaps, according to PFF. Lynch has 50 tackles in the last two seasons. With some added options at DT over the offseason, like Jaquelin Roy and Sheldon Day, the Vikings will miss his versatility, as he has shown an ability to kick out to DE as well.
