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.