Pro Bowl defensive end Chase Young finally has a new team after remaining longer than predicted on the free agent market. Reportedly, Young will play with the New Orleans Saints in 2024.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Young and the Saints are in agreement on a one-year, $13 million contract. The deal is fully guaranteed.

Young started his NFL career as a second-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders. He had an impressive rookie year, delivering 7.5 sacks and one defensive touchdown en route to NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl honors.

Young struggled in his sophomore year, getting only 1.5 sacks throughout the first nine games before suffering a season-ending ACL injury. He was limited to just three games in 2022 and had his fifth-year rookie option declined by Washington.

After a promising start in 2023, during which he had 5.0 sacks in seven games, the Commanders traded Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round selection. Young proved to be a quality addition to the 49ers, making 2.5 sacks by the end of the regular season and adding another sack in Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The Washington Commanders made a surprising decision to decline a fifth-year option on defensive end Chase Young’s rookie contract. By making this move, the Commanders are setting up Young to hit free agency after the 2023 NFL season.

Young was the Commanders’ second overall pick in 2020 and a Pro Bowler in his rookie year. Since then, however, the Ohio State product only played 12 games while struggling with injuries and inconsistency.

By declining Young’s fifth-year option, the Commanders will avoid paying him the $17.4 million guaranteed salary he is due in the final year of his rookie deal. It also gives the team more flexibility in the future.

If Young bounces back in 2023, Washington can always attempt to sign him on a new extension or use a franchise tag to keep him on the team. In case he underwhelms again, they can move one without any costs.

Chase Young was considered the best player in the 2020 class, and it sure seemed that way in his first year as a pro. Young finished the season with 44 tackles and 7.5 sacks while also adding four passes deflections, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one defensive touchdown. He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and received Pro Bowl honors in the process.

Young struggled to keep playing on a high level in his sophomore year, recording just 21 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the first 10 games before going down with an ACL injury. He only returned to action in Week 16 of the 2022 season, having five tackles in three games.

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The Washington Commanders’ defense will enter the 2022 NFL season without one of their best players. Pro Bowl defensive end Chase Young was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform List on Tuesday, which means that he will be out for at least the first four weeks of the campaign.

Chase is currently recovering from a torn ACL and was on the active/PUP list to start the training camp. By moving him to reserve/PUP, the Commanders gained an extra spot on the roster ahead of upcoming roster cuts.

Young suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee last season in Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He underwent reconstructive surgery shortly after, and while the former Defensive Rookie of the Year has been progressing well in his recovery, the Commanders are still unsure when he could return to full action.

“As we go through this, it’s hard to predict on recovery time,” head coach Ron Rivera told reporters on Tuesday. “This injury is a little bit more severe than the average one is, and because of that, the timeline is a little bit longer. What is that timeline? I can’t tell you.”

Chase Young entered the NFL in 2020 as the Commanders’ second overall pick and immediately dazzled the league with 42 tackles, 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and one defensive touchdown. He was expected to make an even bigger impact in his sophomore year, but the slow start of the campaign and the injury prevented him from doing so.

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The Washington Football Team received some heartbreaking news on Monday. Their star defensive end Chase Young has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season.

The team confirmed the news on social media.

Young got hurt in the second quarter of Washington’s 29-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year was making a rush on a third-down when he suddenly went to the ground and remained there with a painful look on his face. He managed to limp off the field with the help of his teammates and medical staff, but it was clear at that point that his season might be over.

Speaking about Young’s injury during Monday’s conference, Washington’s head coach Ron Rivera took a moment to praise his development as a vocal presence and admitted that the team would miss this moving forward.

“That’s one of the things you want, a guy who not only says something but at some point will make an impact play,” Rivera said. “That’s the tough part you have to replace. … Somebody will have to step up.”

After becoming the second overall pick in last year’s draft, Chase Young went on to have a statement rookie campaign. He finished 2020 with 42 tackles, 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and one defensive touchdown. This also brought him a Pro Bowl nod.

However, the sophomore year proved to be more challenging for Young. Throughout the first nine games of the season, he only managed to get 1.5 sacks while adding 22 tackles and two forced fumbles.

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Ohio State Buckeyes’ defensive end Chase Young is going pro. Young, who finished third in this year’s Heisman Trophy voting, announced on Friday that he will enter the 2020 NFL Draft.

Young had a monster season with Ohio State, contributing with 48 tackles, 16.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, and three pass deflections in 2019. This made him a candidate for the No.1 overall pick in this year’s draft, and the 20-year-old is widely considered to be the best player in his class.

“After an amazing three years at Ohio State, it’s time for me to begin the next chapter. I’m excited to finally announce my declaration for the 2020 NFL draft,” Young said in a statement posted on his Instagram account. “I am excited for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I look forward to joining a new family in the NFL this spring and being part of something special. Thank you all again and see you soon on Sundays. God bless and go Bucks!”

Despite arguably being the best player available in the draft, Chase Young isn’t projected to go first overall. Cincinnati Bengals own the No.1 pick, and it is believed that they will take LSU’s quarterback Joe Burrow as a successor for inconsistent Andy Dalton. The more realistic option for Young is to be taken by Washington Redskins, who own the No.2 pick.

If Young ends up in Washington, he would be reunited with QB Dwayne Haskins with whom he shared the locker room at Ohio State. Haskins was drafted 15th overall by Redskins in 2019 NFL Draft.

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Pro Bowl defensive end Chase Young finally has a new team after remaining longer than predicted on the free agent market. Reportedly, Young will play with the New Orleans Saints in 2024.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Young and the Saints are in agreement on a one-year, $13 million contract. The deal is fully guaranteed.

Young started his NFL career as a second-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders. He had an impressive rookie year, delivering 7.5 sacks and one defensive touchdown en route to NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl honors.

Young struggled in his sophomore year, getting only 1.5 sacks throughout the first nine games before suffering a season-ending ACL injury. He was limited to just three games in 2022 and had his fifth-year rookie option declined by Washington.

After a promising start in 2023, during which he had 5.0 sacks in seven games, the Commanders traded Young to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round selection. Young proved to be a quality addition to the 49ers, making 2.5 sacks by the end of the regular season and adding another sack in Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The Washington Commanders made a surprising decision to decline a fifth-year option on defensive end Chase Young’s rookie contract. By making this move, the Commanders are setting up Young to hit free agency after the 2023 NFL season.

Young was the Commanders’ second overall pick in 2020 and a Pro Bowler in his rookie year. Since then, however, the Ohio State product only played 12 games while struggling with injuries and inconsistency.

By declining Young’s fifth-year option, the Commanders will avoid paying him the $17.4 million guaranteed salary he is due in the final year of his rookie deal. It also gives the team more flexibility in the future.

If Young bounces back in 2023, Washington can always attempt to sign him on a new extension or use a franchise tag to keep him on the team. In case he underwhelms again, they can move one without any costs.

Chase Young was considered the best player in the 2020 class, and it sure seemed that way in his first year as a pro. Young finished the season with 44 tackles and 7.5 sacks while also adding four passes deflections, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one defensive touchdown. He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and received Pro Bowl honors in the process.

Young struggled to keep playing on a high level in his sophomore year, recording just 21 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the first 10 games before going down with an ACL injury. He only returned to action in Week 16 of the 2022 season, having five tackles in three games.

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The Washington Commanders’ defense will enter the 2022 NFL season without one of their best players. Pro Bowl defensive end Chase Young was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform List on Tuesday, which means that he will be out for at least the first four weeks of the campaign.

Chase is currently recovering from a torn ACL and was on the active/PUP list to start the training camp. By moving him to reserve/PUP, the Commanders gained an extra spot on the roster ahead of upcoming roster cuts.

Young suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee last season in Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He underwent reconstructive surgery shortly after, and while the former Defensive Rookie of the Year has been progressing well in his recovery, the Commanders are still unsure when he could return to full action.

“As we go through this, it’s hard to predict on recovery time,” head coach Ron Rivera told reporters on Tuesday. “This injury is a little bit more severe than the average one is, and because of that, the timeline is a little bit longer. What is that timeline? I can’t tell you.”

Chase Young entered the NFL in 2020 as the Commanders’ second overall pick and immediately dazzled the league with 42 tackles, 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and one defensive touchdown. He was expected to make an even bigger impact in his sophomore year, but the slow start of the campaign and the injury prevented him from doing so.

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The Washington Football Team received some heartbreaking news on Monday. Their star defensive end Chase Young has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season.

The team confirmed the news on social media.

Young got hurt in the second quarter of Washington’s 29-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year was making a rush on a third-down when he suddenly went to the ground and remained there with a painful look on his face. He managed to limp off the field with the help of his teammates and medical staff, but it was clear at that point that his season might be over.

Speaking about Young’s injury during Monday’s conference, Washington’s head coach Ron Rivera took a moment to praise his development as a vocal presence and admitted that the team would miss this moving forward.

“That’s one of the things you want, a guy who not only says something but at some point will make an impact play,” Rivera said. “That’s the tough part you have to replace. … Somebody will have to step up.”

After becoming the second overall pick in last year’s draft, Chase Young went on to have a statement rookie campaign. He finished 2020 with 42 tackles, 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and one defensive touchdown. This also brought him a Pro Bowl nod.

However, the sophomore year proved to be more challenging for Young. Throughout the first nine games of the season, he only managed to get 1.5 sacks while adding 22 tackles and two forced fumbles.

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Ohio State Buckeyes’ defensive end Chase Young is going pro. Young, who finished third in this year’s Heisman Trophy voting, announced on Friday that he will enter the 2020 NFL Draft.

Young had a monster season with Ohio State, contributing with 48 tackles, 16.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, and three pass deflections in 2019. This made him a candidate for the No.1 overall pick in this year’s draft, and the 20-year-old is widely considered to be the best player in his class.

“After an amazing three years at Ohio State, it’s time for me to begin the next chapter. I’m excited to finally announce my declaration for the 2020 NFL draft,” Young said in a statement posted on his Instagram account. “I am excited for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I look forward to joining a new family in the NFL this spring and being part of something special. Thank you all again and see you soon on Sundays. God bless and go Bucks!”

Despite arguably being the best player available in the draft, Chase Young isn’t projected to go first overall. Cincinnati Bengals own the No.1 pick, and it is believed that they will take LSU’s quarterback Joe Burrow as a successor for inconsistent Andy Dalton. The more realistic option for Young is to be taken by Washington Redskins, who own the No.2 pick.

If Young ends up in Washington, he would be reunited with QB Dwayne Haskins with whom he shared the locker room at Ohio State. Haskins was drafted 15th overall by Redskins in 2019 NFL Draft.

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