First Montez Sweat, now Chase Young. After trading Sweat to the Chicago Bears for a second-round pick, the Commanders have dealt Young to the San Francisco 49ers, reportedly for a 2024 third-round pick.
A third-round pick going to the Commanders. https://t.co/sCV8DS1QBf
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2023
The 2020 No. 2 overall pick was the NFL defensive rookie of the year, recording 7.5 sacks. However, after struggling in 2021, Young injured his knee in Week 10 and missed the remainder of the season.
Young didn’t return from injury until Week 16 of the 2022 season.
He played in six games this season and had played well. Young has five sacks in 2023 and recorded some strong pass-rush numbers via ESPN’s pass-rush win rate and Pro Football Focus.
Young will be a free agent at the conclusion of the 2023 season but now has a chance to play for one of the NFL’s best teams.