The Bears released Young (triceps) on Wednesday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Young, who is set to turn 33 years old in September, is the second veteran outside linebacker the Bears have released this week, after Pernell McPhee (shoulder) was handed his walking papers Monday. With no fewer than 6.5 sacks in his first three seasons in Chicago upon joining the team in 2014, Young was one of the top pass-rushing threats on the roster, but carried significant health concerns after having suffered a torn Achilles' tendon in 2015 and requiring season-ending surgery in October to address a torn triceps. Expect the Bears to make bolstering their outside-linebacker group a top priority in the offseason.

Young (triceps) notched two sacks in four games before being placed on injured reserve in Week 5.

EDGE Analysis

Young is signed with the Bears through 2018, and in his four years with the team he's recorded 26 sacks in 50 games. Should he make a healthy return to the lineup, he'll be a solid IDP option, based on his ability to pile up sacks.

Young (triceps) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

This doesn't come as much of surprise, as it was expected that Young would need season-ending surgery. With Young out, Pernell McPhee is expected to take on his workload at outside linebacker and the open roster spot will allow Danny Trevathan to return from his one-game suspension.

Young (triceps) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Young was listed as doubtful so this was expected, especially since he reportedly has a torn triceps and is lost for the season, according to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune. Pernell McPhee is likely to receive much of the workload at outside linebacker in his absence.

Young (triceps) will likely require season-ending surgery, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Young reportedly has a torn triceps that will require surgery, which would make him the third Bears defender to be lost for the season. The veteran outside linebacker is listed as doubtful for Monday night's game against the Vikings, but the Bears could take an extra day or two to evaluate before making an official announcement.

Young (triceps) did not practice Saturday and is considered to be doubtful for Monday's divisional showdown with Minnesota, Co reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Young can't play, the Chicago linebacking corps might be without three of their starting four linebackers. In such case, Phernell McPhee would be the likely replacement for Young.

Young tallied two tackles and a sack in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Young continued his excellent start to the season by collecting one of the three sacks that Chicago was able to rack up against the talented offensive line of the Steelers. Although he doesn't post many tackles, he's collected a sack in each of his last two games, and that ability to get to the passer makes him a useful IDP option.

Young recorded a pair of tackles and a sack in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Young was able to record his first sack of the season despite Tampa Bay using a run-heavy approach in a blowout win. As a rotational player, he doesn't get enough consistent opportunities to be a strong IDP option.

Young recorded a sack and a tackle in Sunday's win over the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Young was in the right place at the right time, as he earned his sack on a third-down play, and he had free run at the quarterback as the offensive tackle was forced to pick between two oncoming pass rushers, leaving Young to record the easy sack. Although he doesn't typically put up enough production on a consistent basis, he has upside as a streaming IDP option.

Young (groin) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Young has had trouble with a strained groin in recent practices, so his availability for Saturday's exhibition suggests he's good to go moving forward. He's expected to slot in as a starting outside linebacker opposite the ascending Leonard Floyd.