Chase Young, Washington Commanders. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Entering a contract year with the Washington Commanders, Chase Young could be on the move.
As strange as this sounds, Chase Young could be potentially on his way out of the nation’s capital.
The former No. 2 overall pick of the now Washington Commanders flourished in his rookie year out of Ohio State. Labeled as essentially the next Bosa Brother coming out of Columbus, Young was every bit the emerging pass-rushing star this league can never seem to get enough of. Unfortunately, injuries and a lack of production now have him on the brink of possibly being traded.
Not to say it wouldn’t serve the Commanders to keep Young around for one more year, but if the right trade partner emerges, he may be dealt. Keep an eye on one of these teams to make a move.
NFL rumors: 3 teams that need to trade for edge rusher Chase Young
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Chicago Bears
NFC North
Matt Eberflus could totally use another playmaker on his Chicago Bears defense
Look. I don’t trust the Chicago Bears at all for Ryan Poles and Kevin Warren reasons. However, I do recognize that Matt Eberflus is a savvy defensive mind and he has assembled a pretty interesting staff around him, most notably in offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. While I didn’t understand why the Bears moved back from No. 1 to not take Jalen Carter at No. 9, just go get Chase Young, please.
For better or worse, Chicago is at its best when it fully taps into being a defensive-minded football team. Although they have something interesting in third-year quarterback Justin Fields, the best counterpunch to having an emerging star under center is a dynamic pass-rusher coming off the edge. Even in down years, the Bears don’t seem to have any issues generating regular pressure.
While Young may not ever live up to the hype of his rookie year or his stellar collegiate campaign at Ohio State, a change of scenery could probably do him some good. Washington is in a state of flux as a franchise with ownership changing hands. The Commanders team we see on the field in 2023 will look vastly different than the club we will see in 2024. Odds are, Young will not be a part of it.
Frankly, it serves a rebuilding team like the Bears to see if they can acquire this discounted talent.