"The Washington Commanders cut bait with defensive end Chase Young before the 2023 trade deadline, and there were no complaints from the player. This often fractured relationship had run its course, and a fresh start was the best possible solution for all parties. It's been a rocky road for Young since his Washington departure. Now, the once generational college prospect out of Ohio State quietly silenced his doubters in the best possible way during the 2025 campaign."
"The New Orleans Saints saw enough in Young's first season to give him a contract extension. A few eyebrows were raised around the league regarding this development. Still, his dominant second half of the campaign went a long way to putting the skeptics back in their place. Chase Young is finally becoming the player that the Commanders envisaged Young gained double-digit sacks for the first time in his career. He did it in just 12 games."
"The Saints made a rarely large move when they retained [Chase] Young on a three-year, $51 million contract to prevent him from leaving. In turn, Young absolutely dominated when on the field with an 86.3 PFF pass-rush grade and a 15.2% pass-rush win rate. The former No. 2 overall pick appears to have settled into form with the Saints."
The Washington Commanders released Chase Young before the 2023 trade deadline after a fractured relationship. Young struggled post-Washington but rebuilt his career with the New Orleans Saints. In 2025 he recorded double-digit sacks in 12 games, earned a three-year, $51 million extension, and posted an 86.3 PFF pass-rush grade with a 15.2% pass-rush win rate. Pro Football Focus labeled the move a top offseason signing for the Saints. Washington received only a compensatory third-round pick for the former No. 2 overall pick. At 26, Young demonstrated resilience and returned to near-elite form despite rising cap implications.
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