The Minnesota Vikings encountered their first tangible bout with adversity Thursday night, losing defensive tackle James Lynch to a torn ACL for the 2023 season.
The franchise found Lynch in Round 4 of the 2020 NFL Draft, and the young defender looked promising at times during the last three seasons. But injuries like Thursday’s are nothing new for Lynch.
A Season-Ending Defensive Injury — What It Means for Vikings
And with the Vikings regular season 36 days away, here’s what Lynch’s absence means for the 2023 season.
1. Bullard, Blacklock Safer on the Roster Bubble
