He Washington Commanders They reportedly chose not to take Chase Young’s fifth-year option, meaning the second overall pick and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year could be on the line next year.
Young, 24, could become a free agent after the 2023 season after the Commanders decided Wednesday not to exercise a $17.5 million option for 2024, according to multiple reports.
Chase Young (99) of the Washington Football Team tries to get past Boston Scott (35) of the Philadelphia Eagles after recovering a loose shot during the second half of a game on January 3, 2021 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Washington selected Young with Ohio State’s second overall pick in 2020.
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He became the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after racking up 44 combined tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 12 hits to quarterback. He also had four forced fumbles, seven and a half sacks and a touchdown.
His second season was a disappointment. He had 26 combined tackles and 1½ sacks before tearing the ACL in his right knee in Week 10. He later returned in late December.
Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 31, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
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He played in just three games in 2022.
The Commanders had until May 2 to make a decision on Young’s fifth-year option, but his injury and forgettable performance last season likely made it difficult for the organization to justify spending the money.
Washington defensive end Chase Young (99) gestures to the fans against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. (Geoff Burke/USA Today Sports)
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He Cincinnati Bengals announced on Tuesday that they were picking up the fifth-year option of quarterback Joe Burrow with plans «to secure his long-term future as a Bengali».
He minnesota vikings He also reportedly opted to take star wide receiver Justin Jefferson’s fifth-year option.
Associated Press contributed to this report.