The Saints and Young agreed to a contract Monday.

EDGE Analysis

According to Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, Young's new deal will be for one year. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 Draft, Young earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors to kick off his career, but his next two seasons were derailed by injuries, and he split 2023 between the Commanders and 49ers. With 16.5 sacks in 43 games in his first four campaigns, he'll be a part of a New Orleans pass rush that features Cameron Jordan and Carl Granderson.

Young is expected to sign a contract with the Saints after visiting with the team Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Young, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft and former Defensive Rookie of the Year, was acquired by the 49ers prior to last season's trade deadline. He tallied 2.5 sacks across nine regular-season games with San Francisco but was allowed to walk in free agency, where it looks like he'll get a fresh start in New Orleans. Young looks to finally be back in top form after knee issues significantly hampered him in 2021 and 2022, and it would be an ideal situation for him to pair with (and learn from) veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan with the Saints.

Young compiled two tackles (two solo), including a sack, during San Francisco's 27-14 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Young managed to record his first sack with the 49ers on Sunday, and he now has five sacks total through seven games this season. The 2020 first-round pick will now look to increase his totals during Thursday's matchup with the Seahawks.

The Commanders traded Young to the 49ers on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

San Francisco has been seeking out a bookend to reigning Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa, and it appears to have found one finally in Young, who was the second overall pick in the 2020 Draft. Both are Ohio State products, and Young seemingly has bounced back after back-to-back subpar and injury-riddled campaigns with five sacks in seven games so far this season. With the 49ers on bye, Young will have plenty of time to get up to speed with his new team before its next game Sunday, Nov. 12 in Jacksonville.

Young registered three tackles (three solo), with two sacks, during Washington's 14-7 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Young's two sacks led the team and increased his season total to 5.0. The 2020 first-round pick is on pace for his best season since his rookie year and will look to add to his numbers this week against the Eagles.

Young returned from a neck injury, played in his first game of the season and recorded 1.5 sacks and three tackles in Washington's 35-33 win over Denver on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Young also played on 71 percent of the defensive snaps after his coach, Ron Rivera, said he would "most likely be on a pitch count." It's an encouraging sign for the 2020 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, who has started just 11 games since that season. Young tore his ACL and patellar tendon in Week 10 of the 2021 campaign and missed most of 2022 before injuring his neck in the preseason this year.

Young (neck) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Young suffered a neck stinger during the preseason and missed the Commanders' Week 1 win over the Cardinals. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Young has played in just three games since Week 10 of the 2021 season. Though Young is likely to start at defensive end opposite Montez Sweat, head coach Ron Rivera said that Young will "most likely be on a pitch count" in his 2023 debut, per Josina Anderson of CBS Sports.

Young (neck) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Young has been limited in his participation since suffering a stinger in a preseason game Aug. 11. His ability to log a full practice is certainly a big step in his recovery and a sign that he should be able to suit up on gameday soon. However, it was previously reported on Saturday by Ben Standig of The Athletic that Young was unlikely to return until Week 3, so despite the positive step taken Thursday, his status for Sunday appears to still be up in the air. Ultimately, the decision of whether he plays Sunday against the Broncos will be up to the team's doctors, according to John Keim of ESPN.com.

Young (neck) logged a limited practice Wednesday, per the team's Week 2 injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Young isn't expected to be back until Week 3 at the earliest, but he continues to log limited practices as he ramps up his activity, and the team gradually increases his ability to take contact again. According to head coach Ron Rivera, as reported by John Keim of ESPN.com, "Chase was able to take the reps he was supposed to take. We'll continue to go by what the doctor's plans are and go from there."

Young (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Cardinals and is not expected to make his debut until at least Week 3, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a summer of rehab on his neck, the Commanders will ultimately err on the side of caution with Young as the season kicks off. Team doctors have laid out a plan to gradually increase his contact at practice that puts him in line to return in Week 3. The 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year played only the final three games of last season after missing the previous 22 dating back to Week 10 of the 2021 season due to a significant knee injury. Washington declined his fifth-year option during the offseason, which makes him a free agent following this year's campaign. Thus, this is a crucial season for the Ohio State product.