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The Kansas City Chiefs are entering free agency with very little salary cap room and the loss of several key defensive pieces. Thankfully, they won't have to worry about the future of right guard Trey Smith for the moment, who they have given the transition franchise tag to in hopes of landing a long-term extension.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / March 4

Chiefs sign hidden gem who had improbable performance after just one week in Kansas City to end 2024 NFL season

The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back a hidden gem at the linebacker position, who had one of the more improbable performances of the 2024 NFL season. The Chiefs re-signed LB Blake Lynch over the weekend, per the NFL's personnel notice for Monday, Feb.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / March 4

Chiefs bring back journeyman linebacker for longer look before 2025 season

The tryout was a limited one, a single meaningless game at the end of the regular season for the Kansas City Chiefs. Blake Lynch made the most of it anyway.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Talk / March 4

Chiefs re-sign LB Blake Lynch

Linebacker Blake Lynch is back with the Chiefs. The team announced Lynch's signing on Monday. Lynch joined the practice squad in Kansas City in December and played in the regular season finale before being released ahead of the team's first playoff game.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 3

Chiefs Re-Sign LB Blake Lynch

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially re-signed LB Blake Lynch. Lynch, 28, wound up signing with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Baylor following the 2020 draft.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 7

Chiefs Cut LB Blake Lynch from Practice Squad, Reunite with WR Montrell Washington

With the 2024-25 regular season in the rearview mirror, postseason teams are still making moves on the fringes to boost their organizational depth ahead of the playoffs.

NFL News / Chiefs Wire / January 7

PFF: Rising LB receives Chiefs' highest grade in Week 18 loss to Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a blowout loss to the Denver Broncos in their final game of the regular season on Sunday. Head coach Andy Reid rested Kansas City’s starters ahead of the playoffs and gave his backups a chance to prove themselves in an inconsequential setting.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / January 4

Newest acquisition set to make his Kansas City Chiefs debut in Week 18 matchup vs. Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced two practice squad elevations for their Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Linebacker Blake Lynch will make his Chiefs debut after just signing with the team this past week, and Chris Oladokun will backup Carson Wentz at quarterback.

Kansas City Chiefs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 4

Chiefs Elevate QB Chris Oladokun & LB Blake Lynch For Week 18

The Kansas City Chiefs officially elevated QB Chris Oladokun and LB Blake Lynch to their active roster for Sunday’s game against the Broncos, per Matt Derrick. Oladokun, 27, was a seventh-round pick to the Steelers back in 2022.

NFL News / Chiefs Wire / December 31

Chiefs sign ex-Raiders LB, terminate Super Bowl LVIII champion WR

After clinching the No. 1 seed for the AFC playoffs with a Week 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Kansas City Chiefs signed linebacker Blake Lynch to their practice squad.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / December 30

Chiefs add linebacker to practice squad

Journeyman linebacker Blake Lynch provides Dave Toub with another option on special teams. The Kansas City Chiefs have signed linebacker Blake Lynch to the practice squad, according to the club’s official X account.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Chiefs release preseason standout from the practice squad after acquisition of LB Blake Lynch

The Kansas City Chiefs announced that they have terminated the contract of wide receiver Montrell Washington from the practice squad. This is the corresponding move to make way for new linebacker Blake Lynch, who the Chiefs signed on Monday morning.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 30

Chiefs Sign LB Blake Lynch

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed LB Blake Lynch to a contract, his agency announced. Lynch, 27, wound up signing with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Baylor following the 2020 draft.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 17

49ers Host Six Players For Workouts

According to Howard Balzer, the 49ers brought in six players for workouts on Tuesday including LB Blake Lynch. The full list includes: G Zack Johnson

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Las Vegas Raiders Release Tight End And Linebacker After Loss To Dolphins

The Las Vegas Raiders fell to a 2-8 record on Sunday after their loss to the Miami Dolphins. It's looking more clear that the 2024 season is looking like a wash for the Raiders, who have struggled to get anything going on both sides of the ball.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 16

Raiders Sign Former Chargers LB

The injury-plagued Las Vegas Raiders are in need of depth, and they made another move to address the matter on Wednesday. The club announced it has signed linebacker Blake Lynch to the practice squad.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Raiders Sign LB Blake Lynch To Practice Squad

The Las Vegas Raiders announced they have signed LB Blake Lynch to the practice squad. Las Vegas’ practice squad now includes: DE David Agoha (International) WR Alex Bachman QB Carter Bradley WR Jalen Guyton RB Sincere McCormick C Will Putnam T Dalton Wagner WR Kristian Wilkerson TE Justin Shorter DB M.J.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolts From The Blue / September 28

Chargers downgrade Joe Alt, elevate LB Blake Lynch & OL Sam Mustipher

The Chargers will likely be without both Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt against the Chiefs. Ahead of Sunday’s home date with the Chiefs, the Chargers have announced that offensive tackle Joe Alt has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful this week.

NFL News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / August 5

Seattle Seahawks Sign LB Blake Lynch, Release Center Mike Novitsky

The Seattle Seahawks signed linebacker Blake Lynch on Monday and released center Mike Novitsky in a corresponding move, per the team’s official website.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 5

Seahawks Signing LB Blake Lynch, Waiving C Mike Novitsky

The Seahawks announced on Monday that they are signing LB Blake Lynch and are waiving C Mike Novitsky in a corresponding move. Lynch, 27, wound up signing with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent out of Baylor following the 2020 draft.

NFL News / Vikings Territory / August 5

Former Viking Signs with Seahawks

NFL teams have until August 27th to trim rosters from 90 players to 53, and the Seattle Seahawks added a familiar name to the mix on Monday. Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Lynch will try Seattle on for size, at least for a few weeks, hoping to earn a spot on the active roster for September.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / August 5

Seahawks add former Vikings player to linebacker group

Trying to bolster a position that need more players, the Seahawks sign Blake Lynch. It is common knowledge that the Seattle Seahawks need reinforcements in the linebacker group.