The New Orleans Saints have significantly bolstered their defensive line by signing Chase Young, joining a roster that already includes notable talents such as Cameron Jordan, Payton Turner (a 2023 2nd-rounder), and Isaiah Foskey. With Young's addition, the Saints now have 3 former 1st-round picks. Young, who generated pressure on 17.2% of his pass rushes last season, the 5th-highest in the NFL, is expected to enhance a Saints pass rush that struggled last season with a 31.9% pressure rate, the 5th-lowest in the NFL. The team now boasts three former Ohio State Buckeyes on defense, potentially starting Young alongside Marshon Lattimore and Pete Werner. Additionally, the Saints' commitment to strengthening their defense is evident in their financial investments, including a notable 4-year, $52 million deal for Carl Granderson last season. Chase Young's decision to join the Saints was influenced by the team's winning culture and his desire for personal growth in every area of his game.
Chase Young has been healthy for a year and half of his career, which included winning Defensive Rookie of the Year. His QB pressure numbers last year, playing with this neck issue, were similar to that rookie year. Hopefully we haven't seen how good he can be yet. https://t.co/4KZaWwX5mi
Explaining the Chase Young situation 👇👇👇 https://t.co/rvaTRzEVwE
NFL fans roasted the Saints for giving Chase Young $13 million despite knowing he needed neck surgery https://t.co/17jwNgKTBQ https://t.co/ocnXoPSYD5
The Saints gave Young the same sort of deal the Vikings gave Marcus Davenport last offseason. https://t.co/MCf0rIlsJR
Reminder: Unclear if related, but Chase Young missed most of 2023 training camp after suffering a "stinger" in the pre-season opener. The neurological injury kept him out of Week 1. https://t.co/Dl9o9rSi6n
Fortunately for the #Saints, history tells us Chase Young will come back from this injury for a mammoth three sacks over seven games before another injury. https://t.co/MlaZYM6m1Y
Chase Young: I feel like I can grow in every area of my game. https://t.co/CfHtRpyel1
Why Chase Young, Saints chose to bet on each other https://t.co/szLcgRP2wK https://t.co/szLcgRP2wK
Chase Young generated pressure on 17.2% of his pass rushes prior to his arrival in San Francisco last season, 5th-highest in the NFL (min. 200 pass rushes). Young will aim to help a Saints pass rush that generated a 31.9% pressure rate in 2023, 5th-lowest in the NFL. #Saints https://t.co/8URx6NJ1XV https://t.co/UrUAyc2gUW
Chase Young: "The Saints, it's one of those places, it's a winning culture. That's what I wanted to be around." https://t.co/yH6PqRbYtO
Chase Young is back with @Matthew_Paras in New Orleans! I want a buddy cop movie. Maybe they can recreate the famous“getting that money, baby” press conference moment.
I’m told Chase Young’s recruiting pitch started at dinner last night with All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu, HC Dennis Allen, DC Joe Woods and D-Line coach Todd Grantham. Synergy matters! Clearly Young felt it with the #Saints. https://t.co/cbvHsWMtv8
The Chase Young signing also means the Saints could start three former Ohio State Buckeyes on their defense next season: Young, Marshon Lattimore & Pete Werner. Not to mention star receiver Chris Olave.
The Chase Young signing also means could start three former Ohio State Buckeyes on their defense next season: Young, Marshon Lattimore & Pete Werner. Not to mention star receiver Chris Olave.
Willie Gay and now Chase Young join vets Cameron Jordan and Demario Davis on the #Saints defensive front. 😤 https://t.co/GZAzHA4eAo https://t.co/Ok0fenkgxb
Saints have invested heavily in their pass rush. With Chase Young on board, they have 3 former 1st-round picks (Young, Cam Jordan & Payton Turner) & a 2nd-rounder (Isaiah Foskey) to go with former UDFA Carl Granderson. Granderson signed a 4-year, $52 million deal last season.
Saints edge rushers: Carl Granderson Cameron Jordan Chase Young Tanoh Kpassagnon Isaiah Foskey (2023 2nd) Payton Turner Niko Lalos