Chase Young named Saints Player of the Day for Day 99
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Chase Young is recognized as the Player of the Day for the New Orleans Saints as the countdown to the 2026 NFL season continues. Entering his third year with the Saints, Young had a standout season in 2025, recording 10 sacks and leading the team in QB hits. The defensive end has exceeded expectations since signing a contract extension last offseason, demonstrating his potential as a key player on a young Saints defense. As preparations for the regular season continue, Young aims to build on his 2025 performance.
- •Chase Young enters 2026 in his seventh NFL season.
- •He had 10 sacks and 15 QB hits in 2025.
- •Young signed a three-year contract extension in 2025.
- •The Saints will open the season on Sept. 13 against the Lions.
- •Young was selected second overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Chase Young is the Saints Player of Day 99
"Coming off his best season as a pro, Chase Young is the unquestioned centerpiece of a young New Orleans Saints defense. He's our Player of the Day.
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