Vikings Sign Defensive Lineman James Lynch and release Joejuan Williams

penn state washington

James Lynch is return in action and back with the Vikings. A 4th round pick by the Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft, Lynch hit free agency this March when his rookie contract expired.

Lynch has appeared in 37 matches with 3 starts. Her has totaled 53 tackles 31 solo 4 tackles for loss, 2 sack and fumble recovery.

To make room on offseason roster the Vikings released veteran cornerback Joejuan Williams who appeared in 2 matches for Minnesota in 2023.

Lynch 4th season ended before had chance to begin due to knee injury suffered during training camp last August.

He was estimated to member of interior defensive line rotation and playing at various posts.

Vikings release Joejuan Williams

The Patriots selected Williams in 2nd round of the 2019 draft. He appeared in 36 matches with one start for New England in first 4 years, missing the 2022 season fully suffering from injury.

Minnesota has release cornerback Joejuan Williams.

Williams 26 was in 2nd stint with Vikings. He start signed with club previous April before he was released during roster cuts at starting of regular season.

He was on Viking practice team for several weeks he then signed with Chicago 53 man roster and appeared in 4 games with the club.

Once the Bears let him go he resigned with Viking practice team and signed a futures contract with team once the season ended.

The offseason program is closer as the OTAs are right around corner. There will be various new faces when whole team steps on field for first time.

The Vikings failed to get help in draft and free agency. Despite employing Harrison Philips the line is one of worst groups in league.

Jaquelin Roy  and Jonathan Bullard return from last season Khyiris Tonga and Dean Lowry are no longer with organization.

Adofo Mensah aimed for defender Christian Wilkins in free agency however had to settle for veterans Jerry Tillery and Jonah Williams.

They missed out on guys in draft in favor of drafting J McCarthy and Dallas Turner and select Levi Drake Rodriquez in last round.

Tyler Manoa and Taki Taimani joined group

How many games will Miami Dolphins win in 2024? Key Dates on the 2024 Miami Dolphins offseason Calendar

nfl schedule 2024

Miami over/under win total is set at 9.5 for this season.

The Miami Dolphins will be new look team in 2024.

This offseason, the Dolphins roster underwent mega changes with various key players departing in free agency.

The Dolphins were rapid to bring in replacement and spent mega sum doing so.

Important Additions

  • TE Jonnu Smith $8.5 million
  • WR Odell Beckham Jr $8.25 million
  • LB Jordyn Brooks $26,25 million
  • C Aaron Brewer $21 million
  • CB Kendall Fuller $16.5 million
  • S Jordan Poyer $12.5 million
  • LB Shaq Barrett $9 million

Important Exits

  • DT Raekwon Davis  Indianapolis Colts $14 million
  • S DeShon Elliott Pittsburgh Steelers $6 million
  • DT Chrisitian Wiikins Las Vegas Raiders $110 million
  • G Robert Hunt Carolina Panthers $100 million
  • LB Jeroem Baker FA, Cut
  • CB Xavien Howard FA, Cut
  • LB Andrew Van Ginkel Minnesota Vikings $20 million
  • S Brandon Jones Denver Broncos $20 million’
  • DE Emmanuel Ogbah

Miami Dolphins game by game predictions before 2024 NFL schedule release

The Dolphins and fans are about see Miami 2024 schedule. The NFL is expected to open up the full list Wednesday. Here is some view of Miami opponents with predictions of every game.

Road games

Here are teams Miami will play on the road in 2024.

at Buffalo

Series Dolphins lead 62-58-1

Storylines:

Dolphins head to least favorite stadium.Buffalo traded Diggs leaving Josh Allen with limited choice for targets. Buffalo added FSU Keon Coleman with 33rd overall pick.

Curtis Samuel came over and there are ex Dolphins Mack Hollins and Chase Claypool.

Trend at venue Dolphins last won 34-31 in OT in 2016. Miami has lost 8 straight since.

Predictions 

Dolphins 20, Bills 26

Last meeting at venue. Dolphins lost 48-20 on Oct. 1

at Seattle

Storylines

Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks gets to line up against old team. Seahawks LB Jerome Baker.Mike McDaniel is guy with Miami. Mike McDonald is running show in Seattle.These teams rarely play each other.

Final regular season record 11-16

Prediction

Seahawks 17 Dolphins 29

Series

Dolphins lead 10-6

Last meeting in Seattle

Dolphins lost 12-10 on Sept 11, 2016

Trend in Seattle

Dolphins 2-2 in past 4 trips

at New England

Storylines

Mac Jones as vanilla a quarterback you can find is off or back up Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville. New England welcome back Christian Gonzalez the cornerback who looked superb while capturing NFL Rookie of the Month award of September 2023 before injuring shoulder and missing rest of season.

Last meeting at venue

Dolphins won 24-17 on Sept 17

Series

Dolphins lead 62-55

Predictions

Patriots

Dolphins 24, Patriots 17

Trend at venue

Dolphins 3-11 since 2010

at New York Jets

Storylines

Bryce Huff swapped Jets green for Eagles green. Headed in opposite direction at edge rusher was Hasson Reddick who had 11 sacks previous year. Reddick had 4 tackles and 2 tackle for loss in Philly 31-17 victory over Miami in 2023.

Prediction

Dolphins 17 Jets 16

Series

Dolphins lead 60-56-1

Last meeting at venue

Dolphins won 34-13 on Nov 24

Trend at venue

Dolphins 3-2 in past five trips

at Los Angeles Rams

Storyline

MikeDaniel vs Sean McVay who spent 3 years on same attack staff in Washington. On field the matchup to watch will be Ram WR Puka Nacua who had 1486 yards as rookie against Pro Bowl CB Jalen Ramsey.

Predictions

Dolphins 23, Rams 28

Series

Dolphins lead 12-2

Trend in LA

Dolphins have visited LA Rams only once since move from St Louis.

at Cleveland

Storylines

The Browns sent package that include three first round picks to Houston for Deshaun Watson.

NFL suspension aborted his first season with Browns a shoulder injury ended last season. Myles Garrett is playing likes Myles Garrett 14 sacks.

Prediction

Dolphins 10 Browns 9

Trend at venue

Dolphins 1-4 in past five trips

Series

Dolphins lead 12-9

at Indianapolis

Storylines

Colts have talent in Richardson who can danger teams with his leag and his arm. He is throwing passes during voluntary workouts a positive signal his surgical improvement possibly for training camp.

Prediction

Colts 29 Dolphins 24

Trend at venue

Dolphins are 4-3 in past seven trips to Indy

Series

Dolphins lead 48-28

Last meeting at venue

Dolphins won 16-12 on Nov 10, 2019

at Green Bay

Storylines

Jordan threw for 4159 yards and 32 touchdown in first season as starter in post Aaron Rodgers era.

Packers desire to take training wheels off given its another season in same system.

Prediction

Dolphins 17 Packers 20

Series

Dolphins lead 10-6

Last meeting in Green Bay

Dolphins lost 31-12 on Nov 11, 2018

Trend at venue

Dolphins 1-3 in past 4 trips.

at Houston

Storylines

The Texans made mega step by trading for Bills WR Stefon Diggs and signing Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter.

Prediction

Dolphins 24, Texans 30

Trend at venue

Dolphins are 0-5

Last meeting at venue

Texans won 42-23 on Oct 25, 2018

Series

Dolphins trail 8-3

Key Dates on The 2024 Miami Dolphins OffSeason Calendar

May 15th

The 2024 NFL Schedule will released at 8 pm ET. The Dolphins have 24th hardest schedule coming up in 2024

May 20th-22nd

NFL spring meetings in Nashville, TN

May 28th-31st

Miami Dolphins organize team activities and workouts

June 4th-6th

Miami Dolphins Mini camp Finger crossed.

July 17th

Franchise Tag deadline Dolphins do not have franchise tag designation on any player for 2024 season

Late July

Start of NFL training camps

August 1st

NFL Hall of Fame Game Chicago Bears vs Houston Texans from Canton Ohio

Home games

Here are teams Miami will play at home in 2024

Tenessee Titan

Storylines

By time this thing starts you can bet Dolphins will be breathing fire tried of being reminded of colossal collapse in final 4 1/2 minutes against Will Levis and Titans last year.

Series

Dolphins lead 21-19  include Houston Oilers games

Prediction

Dolphins 42, Titan 24

Trend at venue

Dolphins split past 4 meetings.

Last meeting at venue

Dolphins were late stunned 28-27 on Dec 11

San Francisco 49ers

Prediction

49ers 27 Dolphins 20

Series

Dolphins lead 8-7

Last meeting

Host 49ers won 33-17 on Dec 4, 2022

Last meeting at venue

Dolphins won 31-24 on Nov 27, 2016

Storyline

Mike McDaniel vs Kyle Shanahan with second installment of matching wits after 2 head coaches spent years on same staff in Houston, Cleveland, San Fran and Atlanta.

Las Vegas Raiders