Washington activated Young (knee) from the reserve/PUP list Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Young, who's been sidelined since tearing his ACL and MCL last November, was designated to return Nov. 2, so his 21-day window to be added to the active roster was dwindling. The star pass rusher likely is considered questionable, at best, for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, but his status may become clearer when Washington posts its initial injury report for Week 12 on Wednesday.

Young (knee) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday, although head coach Ron Rivera anticipates he'll be activated before Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

This seemed like the likely conclusion given the dulling optimism as the week dwindled. The Commanders have until Wednesday to activate Young before he's ineligible to return this year, but coach Rivera indicated that the pass rusher's return is a mere formality at this point.

Young (knee) doesn't seem likely to return in Week 11 versus the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although there was optimism surrounding Young being active for Sunday's matchup with Houston, it now appears that the team has shifted its focus to him being back for Week 12 against the Falcons. The defensive end will have his 21-day practice window come to a close Wednesday, and the Commanders will activate him from injured reserve then.

Young (knee) is expected to be activated from the PUP list ahead of Sunday's contest against the Texans and make his season debut, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Young is expected to suit up for Sunday's road matchup against Houston, which would mark his first appearance since he tore his right ACL and MCL last November. The Commanders have been clear that Young's return to the field will be dependent on the team's full confidence in his health, so assuming the standout defensive end avoids any setbacks, he could be in line for a substantial snap count in his season debut Sunday.

Young (knee) won't be activated for Monday's game against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said this week that Young isn't yet up to full speed but is progressing in his recovery. The defensive end hasn't yet made any appearances in 2022 due to the knee injury that he sustained last year, but he should have a strong chance to make his season debut in Houston on Nov. 20.

Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said Friday that Young (knee) isn't necessarily up to full speed yet, but he's doing everything he can to return, Matthew Paras of The Washington Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though it's uncertain whether Young will be made available for Monday's contest in Philadelphia, it's encouraging knowing that the 23-year-old is inching towards a return in the near future. Young has yet to suit up in 2022 as a result of the devastating knee injury he sustained a year ago, but he resumed practicing Nov. 2 and is expected to be activated to Washington's active roster any day now.

Young (knee) won't be activated ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Vikings, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Young returned to practice Wednesday, and head coach Ron Rivera felt like the 23-year-old had a "very good week," but he's not quite ready to be back on the field. Young still needs to prove a few things and get back into game shape before being activated. His next chance to appear in a game will come in Week 10 against the Eagles on Monday Night Football.

The Commanders designated Young (knee) for return from the PUP list Wednesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Young hasn't yet been formally activated from the PUP list and added back to the 53-man roster, Wednesday's transaction opens up a 21-day window in which the Commanders can evaluate him during practice. If Young looks good in his initial three practices since tearing his ACL and MCL last November and undergoing surgery, he could be added to the roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Vikings, though the defensive end would most likely be on a limited snap count in that contest.

Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said Monday that Washington will designate Young (knee) to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Young is slated to return to practice Wednesday, which will open a 21-day period for him to be added to the active roster. The 23-year-old suffered ACL and MCL tears last season and is barely more than a year removed from the initial injury. Despite the optimistic report, it's likely Washington is cautious and opts to work Young back to game action slowly.

Young (knee) should be designated to return from IR next week, according to head coach Ron Rivera, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Young was expected to have his 21-day window to return opened this week, but ultimately he'll have to wait at least one more week. Jhabvala notes that Rivera said Young visited with Dr. Andrews on Thursday and "everything is positive." Considering it's been a little less than a year since the 23-year-old suffered a torn ACL and MCL, it really isn't surprising he's not quite ready, despite his continued optimism of a quick return during the offseason. If he does begin to practice next week, he could suit up as soon as Week 9 against the Vikings, although a Week 10 return against the Eagles may be more realistic.