As the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year, Chase Young looked destined for a productive career. Unfortunately, he’s battled injuries, and has been subject to trade speculation.
Since 2021, Young has suited up for 14 games, including from this year. Commanders brass might prefer to move him for a premium draft pick or an established player rather than bet on his ability to rebound from a couple of injury-riddled campaigns.
With fellow defensive linemen Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen already under contract for top dollar, and fellow pass rusher Montez Sweat due for an extension of his own, the Commanders might rather auction Young than lose him to the open market in 2024.
Odds have now been released on where the pass rusher could go and it shows the Chicago Bears at the top of the list.
The Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Baltimore Ravens round out the top 5.
Sweat looks like a man possessed so far this season. Young’s also shown signs of life, so keeping both around could be complicated despite the expected salary cap rises around the league. The Commanders will be working on contingency plans in the event one leaves.
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So far through two games played, Young has six total tackles and 1.5 sacks. He was ruled out of Week One due to a neck injury.
Sweat has 10 tackles and three sacks.
In 2022, Young appeared in three games for the Commanders and recorded five total tackles and one pass deflection.
The Washington Commanders finished 8-8 last season and currently have a 2-1 record after suffering their first defeat at the hands of the Buffalo Bills this past weekend.
