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49ers Acquire Chase Young, No. 2 Overall Pick, in Blockbuster Trade

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Published Nov 7, 2023, 07:37 PM

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired defensive end Chase Young from the Washington Commanders in a trade. The 49ers traded a third-round draft pick for Young, who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Young is expected to bolster the 49ers' pass rush and help improve their struggling defense. He passed his physical and the trade is now official. Young expressed excitement about playing with Nick Bosa again and praised the 49ers' culture.

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Matt Maiocco

@MaioccoNBCS

Chase Young says he’s focused on playing his best with the #49ers, not on his next contract — wherever that might be: “I’m just worried about learning this playbook and just being the best player that I can be.” https://t.co/CrrGvEuiki

NBC Bay Area

@nbcbayarea

Chase Young explains how the #49ers’ culture has stood out since being acquired in a trade with the #Commanders last week. https://t.co/0ceFJqDeDg

Matt Maiocco

@MaioccoNBCS

Chase Young considers 49ers-Commanders trade, Nick Bosa reunion a “blessing.” https://t.co/XMZy36aT6q