Chase Young Signs with Saints, Will Undergo Neck Surgery

The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive end Chase Young to a one-year deal, but he faces neck surgery that may sideline him into training camp.

Chase Young, newly signed to the New Orleans Saints on a one-year, $13 million contract, is set to undergo neck surgery.
The surgery is to address a stinger suffered in the 2023 preseason, with recovery expected to take three to five months.
Young's contract with the Saints includes over $5 million in base pay plus a potential $7.99 million in additional earnings if active for all 17 games.
Despite Young's injury history, including a torn ACL and patellar tendon, the Saints are hopeful he can bolster their pass rush.
Young was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and has recorded 100 tackles, 16.5 sacks, and six forced fumbles in 43 career games.