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The San Francisco 49ers’ stunning midseason trade for Chase Young didn’t exactly live up to the hype. As free agency dawns, however, there’s still a chance the former No. 1 overall pick remains with the Niners going forward. While he reportedly may have to settle for a one-year deal instead of a long-term payday, San […]

When it comes to teams facing crucial offseasons, few can compare with the Chicago Bears. In addition to having the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, the Bears have nearly $80 million to spend in salary cap space. As a result, they have an opportunity to turn their team around in a huge way. […]

The conclusion of the 2023 NFL season brought bitter disappointment for the San Francisco 49ers as they suffered a devastating loss in Super Bowl 58. Despite a commendable 12-5 record and a valiant effort to reach the championship showdown, the 49ers fell short of their ultimate ambition. Now, as the franchise shifts its focus to […]

Entering the 2023 NFL season, it was a long shot that Chase Young would be playing in Super Bowl 58. Starting the year with the lowly Washington Commanders didn’t give him great odds, but a midseason trade to the San Francisco 49ers changed that instantly. Young found himself on the field on Sunday in the […]

Super Bowl 58 between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs is scoreless through the first quarter, but Chase Young recording the first sack on Patrick Mahomes could prove to be notable as we progress in the game. Chased em down.@youngchase907#SBLVIII on CBS pic.twitter.com/J3PDCVpI4i — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) February 12, 2024 Last year […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most successful franchises in the NFL, not just historically, but over the past few seasons. They’ve been chasing a Super Bowl title with one of the most talented rosters in the league, but during the 2023 trade deadline, they decided it was time to bulk up […]

On Sunday evening, Chase Young and the San Francisco 49ers will take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58 from Las Vegas, with the right to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on the line. Young has been a tad underwhelming since his midseason trade from the Washington Commanders to the 49ers; […]

The NFC Championship game is near and there is one big concern for the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Shanahan’s defense was not able to sack Jordan Love once in their divisional matchup. This prompted fans to declare that the Detroit Lions might just beat them handily. It is largely because of the lack of aggressiveness […]

The Chicago Bears swung a major trade when they landed Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders. But with more money to spend and more holes to fill, the Bears aren’t stopping at just Sweat. Chicago signed Sweat to a four-year, $98 million contract extension. Still, the Bears have the 10th-most cap space in the league […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are currently gearing up to begin their 2024 NFL postseason run following a well-earned bye week in last week’s Wild Card Round. Purdy led what was a dynamic 49ers offensive attack this year, supplemented by several skill positional stars including Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, helping San Francisco […]

Much like there was The Summer of George way back when, the 2024 offseason will be known as the offseason of the Chicago Bears. The Bears have plenty of avenues to improve the team. They have the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft thanks to last year’s blockbuster deal with the Carolina Panthers, […]

The 2023 Las Vegas Raiders were a classic case of too little, too late. After a 3-5 start to the season that culminated with the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels after a disastrous Monday Night loss to the Detroit Lions, the Raiders have stabilized and found an identity under interim head coach Antonio Pierce. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to rebound from their tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens with an upcoming matchup against the Washington Commanders. This game will also have personal meaning for 49ers pass rusher Chase Young, who will face his former team for the first time since he was traded to San Francisco. The […]

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up to face the Washington Commanders this week, so naturally Chase Young facing his former team is a big topic. Nick Bosa spoke about Chase Young’s impact with the 49ers, and gave him a glowing review. “I feel like he’s done an amazing job,” Nick Bosa said, via David […]

The San Francisco 49ers cruised past the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14 to move into the top seed in the NFC playoff picture, and with each passing week, their defense is getting stronger and stronger. Nick Bosa may be the face of San Fran’s defense, but their depth along the defensive line is beginning to […]

The Washington Commanders decided to move on from edge rushers Chase Young and Montez Sweat at the trade deadline, and the recent contracts for Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne along with the overall struggles of the defensive line led to the decision to move on from both edge rushers, according to Jeremy Fowler and John […]

The San Francisco 49ers managed to grab another potential superstar when they acquired Chase Young from the Washington Commanders for just a third-round pick. The trade also reunited Young with former Ohio State football teammate, Nick Bosa, who is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. “Just watching him on tape, I think he could […]

Looking ahead to Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season, even though it hasn’t officially started, our focus is on the upcoming thrilling matchups. We remain dedicated to helping you optimize your fantasy football lineups, especially with the fantasy playoffs approaching. It is crucial to pinpoint dependable players. As we approach Thanksgiving, we often take […]

The San Francisco 49ers seemingly pulled off another steal when they traded for defensive end Chase Young right before the trade deadline. While dealing away just a third-round pick, the 49ers already feel an impact from Young just one game into his tenure in SF. In his debut game with the 49ers, Young put up […]

Two weeks ago at the NFL trade deadline, the San Francisco 49ers walked away as one of the big winners of the day when they acquired edge rusher Chase Young from the Washington Commanders for a 3rd-round pick. At first glance, this did seem like an awfully low price for a 24-year-old former #1 overall […]

The rich just keep getting richer. The San Francisco 49ers already had a formidable pass-rush with players like Arik Armstead, Nick Bosa, and Javon Hargrave. Now, the team bolstered their defensive line by trading for former Washington Commmanders first-round pick Chase Young. After struggling on defense the last few games, the Niners are hoping that […]

New San Francisco 49ers addition Chase Young threw a little shade at his former team this week. Young was traded from the Washington Commanders to the 49ers right before the trade deadline. Within ten days of joining his new days, Young noted the difference in his new team. “Just stepping in here today, got in […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a big move at the trade deadline to bring in Chase Young from the Washington Commanders to bolster the team’s pass rush and slot him on the opposite side of Nick Bosa, and while Young is happy to join a winning team, he made it clear that he is not […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Chase Young is harboring no hard feelings toward the Washington Commanders, who sent him to the Niners ahead of the 2023 NFL trade deadline in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. “I wasn’t mad,” Chase Young said of the trade that sent him to Santa Clara […]

Recently, it was announced that the San Francisco 49ers had traded for star defensive end Chase Young of the Washington Commanders. Although the 49ers have faltered as of late, losing three straight after winning their first five games out of the gates, the hope is that Young will provide another dimension to a San Francisco […]

Another NFL trade deadline has come and gone without the Dallas Cowboys’ front office making the big splash a lot of fans were looking for. The Cowboys swung two big trades this offseason for Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks, but injuries and unforeseen weaknesses that damaged Dallas’ roster through the first half of the season […]

Chase Young and Nick Bosa probably thought they would never play together again. After both entering the NFL as No. 2 overall picks after being teammates for Ohio State football, the chances of that happening seemed slim. But in a last-minute deal at the trade deadline, the 49ers swung for the fences and acquired Young […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline came and went. And now all we can speculate on is the results of the remaining games and who will win the Super Bowl. Well, at least until next offseason. The free agency wheel is always turning. And while it may slow down during the season, now that the trade […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and as always, there were some big moves made. The San Francisco 49ers continued to add to their formidable defense, while the Washington Commanders traded away two standout edge rushers. However, as fans, we always want more. Here are four major blockbuster trades we would have […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has passed, and as usual, there have been both winners and losers. This year’s NFL trade deadline saw a high level of activity, with numerous players changing teams in the week leading up to it. Some teams made moves to strengthen their rosters for potential postseason runs. Some, well, won’t […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has come and gone. As always, there were winners and losers. This year’s deadline was particularly active, with a slew of players traded within the week leading up to it. Some teams made moves to improve their rosters for the present or future. Meanwhile, others shed bad contracts or simply […]

The San Francisco 49ers traded for defensive end Chase Young on the day of the NFL trade deadline. However, it seems Young has some excess baggage from his days with the Washington Commanders. Commanders coaches thought Chase Young had some bad habits on the gridiron, per the San Francisco Chronicle’s Michael Silver. "Young, according to […]

The 2023 NFL trade deadline has finally hit, and some big trades for contenders around the league may have shifted the balance of power in both conferences. Let’s take a look at the best deals made by the buyers at the NFL trade deadline for the 2023 season. Full breakdowns of the eight trades that […]

As rumors swirl and general managers work the phones, the 2023 NFL trade deadline, set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. Eastern, inches closer. From the Philadelphia Eagles’ trade for All-Pro safety Kevin Byard, to the status of Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry to the Seattle Seahawks’ surprising deal for New York Giants Pro […]

The San Francisco 49ers have made their biggest splash play of the season with the acquisition of defensive end Chase Young. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and the Niners entered the season as one of the top Super Bowl favorites, behind the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles and Chiefs sit at +500, while […]

Reunited and it feels so good? In a huge NFL trade deadline move, the San Francisco 49ers have traded for former Ohio State football alum Chase Young from the Washington Commanders to pair with other Buckeye Nick Bosa on the defensive line. While 49ers fans are excited to bolster an already sturdy defensive front with […]

Another trade deadline, another major splash for the San Francisco 49ers. After acquiring Christian McCaffrey last year, the Niners made sure to improve their roster once again at the deadline, acquiring star pass-rusher Chase Young from the Washington Commanders. Kyle Shanahan now has one of the most electric duos in Nick Bosa and Young who […]

The Washington Commanders traded star defensive end Chase Young to the San Francisco 49ers before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. The Commanders reportedly received a third-round pick in return for the 24-year-old defender, a return that led to no shortage of reaction on X (formerly Twitter). Commanders called out for Chase Young trade return […]

The San Francisco 49ers are acquiring defensive end Chase Young in a trade with the Washington Commanders in exchange for a third-round pick in 2024, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 49ers add another pass rusher to their talented defensive line with the defense as a whole struggling over the last couple of weeks. […]