Chase Young has a new home. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Young has agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints.
Source: The #Saints are expected to sign former #49ers pass-rusher Chase Young, a new weapon off the edge.
The 2020 No. 2 overall selection gets a fresh start. pic.twitter.com/mgNiwTbwrf
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2024
The No. 2 overall pick of the Washington Commanders in the 2020 NFL draft, Young was traded at last season’s NFL trade deadline to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round choice.
After a rookie season in which he recorded 7.5 sacks and was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, Young battled inconsistent play and injuries for the next two seasons. Last offseason, Washington chose not to pick up Young’s fifth-year option for 2024.
Young returned to the field in September, and in seven games for the Commanders, he had five sacks. After the trade to the 49ers, Young appeared in nine games in a pass-rushing role and had 2.5 sacks, giving him 7.5 for the season and tying his career high.
Instead of re-signing Young, the 49ers signed Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos last week.
Young will turn 25 in April.
Josina Anderson of CBS Sports revealed that Young’s one-year deal is worth up to as much as $13 million with incentives.
I'm told Chase Young is expected to sign a 1-year deal with the $Saints worth up to $13M, per source. @RapSheet 1st on team.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 18, 2024