The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal extension with Chase Young, a former star pass rusher for the Ohio State Buckeyes. With incentives, the transaction might total up to $57 million. The Saints’ faith in Young’s skills and fit inside their defensive scheme is evident in this contract. Young made 17 appearances for the Sain̏ts in 2024, recording 5.5 sacks and ranking No. 11 in the NF̏L with 46 pressures.
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network made the announcement of Young’s re-signing on X (previously Twitter) on Monday, writing: “Saints re-sign DE Chase Young to a three-year, $51 million contract worth up to $57 million.” “Thank you Godŏ!” was Young’s sincere three-word post in response to this news. The message conveyed Young’s appreciation and excitement about carrying on with the Saints in the NFL.
Young’s NFL career started when the Washington Commanders selected the defence with the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. After recording 7.5 ̏sacks in his rookie season, the former Ohio State pass rusher made an immediate impression and was selected to the Pro Bowl and won the N̏FL Defensive Rookie of the Year title.
However, ͏Young’s momentum was disturbed ͏in ͏2021 due to an ACL tear, limiting his availability throughout t͏he next two seasons.͏ I͏n 20͏23, after a mid-season trade t͏o th͏e͏ S͏an Francisco 49͏e͏rs, Youn͏g contributed 2͏.5 sacks over nine ͏games͏ and recorded a sack in S͏u͏per Bowl LVIII.
Young’s return to the Saints coincides with the team’s switch to a 3-4 scheme, which is a good fit for Young’s abilities, under new defensive coordinator Brandon Staŏley. `� The Saints made the strategic decision to re-sign the defender in order to strengthen their defence and stay competitive in the NFC South for the upcoming campaign.
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