Defensive lineman James Lynch returned to the Vikings, signing as free agent Tuesday after missing last season with a knee injury.
Vikings bring back defensive lineman James Lynch
James Lynch, a 2020 fourth-round pick by the Vikings who missed last season because of a knee injury, re-signed with the team as a free agent.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
May 15, 2024 at 12:38AM
The Vikings drafted Lynch out of Baylor in the fourth round in 2020. He appeared in 37 games, making three starts. He had four tackles for a loss, two sacks and a fumble recovery. He started two games in 2022 and was competing for a larger role during training camp in 2023 when he sustained a torn ACL. He became an unrestricted free agent in March.
To make room on the roster, the Vikings released cornerback Joejuan Williams.
Another draft pick signs
Offensive lineman Walter Rouse became the fourth of the Vikings’ seven draft picks to sign his rookie contract with the team. The Vikings selected Rouse in the sixth round with the 177th overall pick last month. He started four seasons at left tackle for Stanford, graduated and then transferred to Oklahoma, where he was the starter at left tackle last season.
The veteran forward was injured when hit with a shot during Thursday’s victory over Montreal.
