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5 Teams That Should Trade For EDGE Chase Young

By Hunter Haas

Dec 24, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (99) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks with reporters about the third day of OTAs, Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Allen Park. Near the end, Campbell had fun taking a few questions about his T-shirt with GM Brad Holmes on the front.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks with reporters about the third day of OTAs, Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Allen Park. Near the end, Campbell had fun taking a few questions about his T-shirt with GM Brad Holmes on the front. /

Chase Young Destination No. 2: Detroit Lions

Cap Space: $23.7 Million
Team Sacks: t-18th (39)

The Bears are not the only NFC North team to make an appearance on this list, as the Lions are closer to competing for a playoff spot and need some more juice in the pass-rushing corps. Michigan Wolverine football fans are ferocious, but I’d imagine they would welcome the former Buckeye with open arms.

Last year’s top selection, Aidan Hutchinson, reshaped the front seven as a rookie. Not to mention breakout star James Houston’s eight sacks after falling to the sixth round. Still, as impressive as these two youngsters were in 2022, Chase Young can make them even better.

If opponents must game-plan against Hutch and Young, it frees up the rest of the defense to make plays. Going further, it takes the heat off of Hutchinson and provides more balance for the unit. Young could make general manager Brad Holmes look like a genius.

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