Commanders declining Young’s 5th-year option, AP source says
1 year, 7 months ago

Commanders declining Young’s 5th-year option, AP source says

Associated Press  

Chase Young could become a free agent following next season after the Washington Commanders opted not to pick up the edge rusher’s fifth-year option. Word of the decision came on the eve of the NFL draft, three years after Washington took Young with the second pick behind Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow. It also could make defensive end a position of need, given that Young and fellow rusher Montez Sweat could be gone before the 2024 season and Shaka Toney was suspended for at least a year for betting on NFL games. They opted a year ago to pick up Sweat’s $11.5 million fifth-year option for this season, but the 2019 first-round pick with 29 sacks in 59 games also could depart in free agency afterward.

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Saints, defensive end Chase Young agree on 1-year contract for former No. 2 overall pick
9 months ago

Saints, defensive end Chase Young agree on 1-year contract for former No. 2 overall pick

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms of a one-year contract with free agent defensive end Chase Young, a move that provides reinforcements to an edge pass rush that periodically struggled to pressure quarterbacks last season. “I’m going to do my best to make sure know they didn’t pick the wrong one.” The 6-foot-5, 264-pound Young, …

Chase Young feels ‘explosive again’ nearly 2 years since tearing the ACL in his right knee
1 year, 4 months ago

Chase Young feels ‘explosive again’ nearly 2 years since tearing the ACL in his right knee

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — When Chase Young stepped on the field for the first practice of Washington Commanders training camp late last month, the brace was off his surgically repaired right knee. “I feel good and I’m running around and I’m feeling explosive again.” It has been a while since Young looked explosive in game action. He’s always been a pro, …

Bengals pick up 5th-year option on QB Joe Burrow
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengals pick up 5th-year option on QB Joe Burrow

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals exercised the fifth-year contract option for star quarterback Joe Burrow on Tuesday as they move toward signing him to a long-term deal. NFL teams had until May 2 to exercise fifth-year options for first-round picks in the 2020 class, and Burrow, the first player taken that tear, has already proven to be worth any extra …

Commanders activate DE Chase Young to the 53-man roster
2 years, 1 month ago

Commanders activate DE Chase Young to the 53-man roster

New York Times  

The Commanders are activating defensive end Chase Young from the physically unable to perform list, Washington coach Ron Rivera announced Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Young, the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year, tore his right ACL one year ago in a Week 10 win over the Buccaneers and underwent surgery. How Young bolsters Washington’s defensive line Activating …

Chase Young to resume practice 11 months since tearing ACL
2 years, 1 month ago

Chase Young to resume practice 11 months since tearing ACL

Associated Press  

Chase Young is expected to practice with the Washington Commanders this week for the first time since tearing the ACL in his right knee 11 months ago. Coach Ron Rivera said Young will take part in positional workouts Wednesday before getting ramped up to participation in team drills at some point. Rivera said Young was “fired up” and looked ready …

Commanders pick up edge rusher Sweat’s fifth-year option
2 years, 7 months ago

Commanders pick up edge rusher Sweat’s fifth-year option

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders have picked up edge rusher Montez Sweat’s fifth-year option, an expected move that keeps a cornerstone of their defense under contract through the 2023 season. The Mississippi State product has become a key part of Washington’s defensive line along with fellow pass rusher Chase Young and defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne. Washington could replenish its …

After trading for Wentz, Commanders limited in free agency
2 years, 9 months ago

After trading for Wentz, Commanders limited in free agency

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: RG Brandon Scherff, S Landon Collins, DT Tim Settle, OT Cornelius Lucas, RB J.D. McKissic, CB Darryl Roberts, DB Bobby McCain, WR DeAndre Carter, WR Cam Sims, WR Adam Humphries, TE Ricky Seals-Jones, LB Jon Bostic, LB Jared Norris, OL Tyler Larsen, CB Danny Johnson, DB Troy Apke, K Joey Slye RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB …

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