James Lynch

Chicago Bears, Defensive Tackle
Age: 27y-2m-6d (Jan 20, 1999)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Baylor
Drafted: Round 4 (#130 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Ronald Slavin (SportStars)
2026 Cap Hit

$1,175,000

2026 Cash

$1,315,000

Career Earnings

$6,264,820

2026-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

James Lynch signed a 1 year, $1,315,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including $100,000 signing bonus, $100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,315,000. In 2026, Lynch will earn a base salary of $1,215,000 and a signing bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,175,000 and a dead cap value of $100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,315,000
Average Salary:
$1,315,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
GTD at Sign:
$100,000
Total GTD:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 27 $1,175,000 0.39% $1,315,000 $1,315,000 $100,000
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 27 $1,215,000 $100,000 $1,175,000 0.39% $100,000
2027 28
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 27 $1,215,000 $100,000 $1,315,000 $1,315,000 $1,315,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,170,000
Average Salary:
$1,170,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,055,000
Average Salary:
$1,055,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,055,000
Average Salary:
$1,055,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2020-2023 Rookie

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,985,996
Average Salary:
$996,499
Signing Bonus:
$690,996
GTD at Sign:
$690,996
Total GTD:
$690,996
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$6,264,820

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2020 21
Active
$1,332,980
$1,332,980
2021 22
Active
$780,000
$2,112,980
2022 23
Active
$895,000
$3,007,980
2023 24
Injured
$1,010,000
$4,017,980
2024 25
Active
Retained
Retained
$996,389
$58,611
$16,800
$5,014,369
$5,072,980
$5,089,780
2025 26
Active
$1,175,040
$6,264,820
Total      
$6,264,820
$6,264,820
2026 27
Active
$1,315,000
Total
$7,579,820

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,295,000 $690,996 - - - $31,984 $4,017,980
2 $2,241,800 - - - $5,040 - $2,246,840
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2020
21
$610,000
$690,996
$31,984
$1,332,980
$1,332,980
2021
22
$780,000
$780,000
$2,112,980
2022
23
$895,000
$895,000
$3,007,980
2023
24
$1,010,000
$1,010,000
$4,017,980
2024
25
$996,389
$58,611
$16,800
$996,389
$58,611
$16,800
$5,014,369
$5,072,980
$5,089,780
2025
26
$1,170,000
$5,040
$1,175,040
$6,264,820
Total
$5,536,800
$690,996
$5,040
$31,984
$6,264,820
$6,264,820
2026
27
$1,215,000
$100,000
$1,315,000
Total
$6,751,800
$790,996
$5,040
$31,984
$7,579,820

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,295,000 $690,996 - - - $31,984 $4,017,980
2 $2,241,800 - - - $5,040 - $2,246,840

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2023 MIN 1 - 18 Knee
  • Mar 18, 2026 Signed a 1 year $1.3 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • May 07, 2025 Signed a 1 year $1.17 million contract with Tennessee (TEN)
  • Sep 11, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Aug 29, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Tennessee (TEN)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Released by Minnesota (MIN)
  • May 14, 2024 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 22, 2020 Signed a 4 year $3.985 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Apr 25, 2020 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 4 (#130 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2025 TEN 17 1 334 31.66 1 25 14 11 0 0
2024 TEN 17 0 244 22.30 1 20 6 14 0 0
2022 MIN 15 2 276 23.63 0 20 11 9 0 0
2021 MIN 13 1 305 26.75 1 30 18 12 0 0
2020 MIN 9 0 59 5.45 1 3 2 1 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$1.7M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $1,669,483
  • Avg. Salary: $1,669,483
  • NFL Rank: 867

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $1,315,000
  • NFL Rank: 1098

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare James Lynch to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Derrick Nnadi 1 $1,422,500 $1,422,500 28
Zach Carter 2 $2,315,000 $1,157,500 25
Tim Settle 2 $6,000,000 $3,000,000 26
Kurt Hinish 1 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 25
Averages 2 $2,884,375 $1,845,000 26.0

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Lynch's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $1,748,333 $1,748,333

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Lynch statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Tackles/Gm Sacks/Gm Stops/Gm QB Hurries/Gm Rating
Derrick Nnadi
2023-2024
 100.00 29.66 0.56 0.03 0.50 0.26 38.20
Zach Carter
2023-2024
 85.29 33.64 0.62 0.05 0.76 0.48 49.20
Tim Settle
2022-2023
 96.97 33.55 0.62 0.06 0.66 0.66 56.00
Kurt Hinish
2023-2024
 79.41 31.02 0.59 0.02 0.59 0.41 48.10
Average 90.42 31.97 0.60 0.04 0.63 0.45 47.88
James Lynch
2024-2025
 100.00 26.98 0.59 0.04 0.50 0.26 56.55
Pct Change 10.60 -15.61 -1.67 0.00 -20.63 -42.22 18.11
Median Prime % Change -1.67%
Average Prime % Change -7.35%

Calculated Market Value: James Lynch

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $1,669,483 $1,669,483
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