Young stays on the Saints with a multi-year contract.
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a deal with defensive end Chase Young, keeping him in New Orleans, per Jordan Schultz. It’s a three-year contract worth up to $57 million with $27 million at signing.
BREAKING: The #Saints are re-signing free agent pass rusher Chase Young. pic.twitter.com/ZumHdjQr18
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 11, 2025
Young was signed to a one-year prove-it deal with the Saints in 2024. The 25-year-old edge rusher outplayed his $13 million contract, ranking top-10 in the league in quarterback pressures and top-five in hurries. Young ended the season with 5.5 sacks and appeared in all 17 games.
Chase Young is still only 25 and could be great if Staley has a concrete vision for him. Last year, even with the defensive line struggles, was 7th in pressures and 5th in hurries per @PFF. The potential is there, and Young will be a key piece in this defense.
— Caleb (@CalebYac) March 11, 2025
The Saints remained interested in extending Young after hiring defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, who will transform the Saints defense to a 3-4. The former Ohio State Buckeye has the ideal length and size to play in a 3-4 and will help the defense make the transition into the new scheme. Despite run defense concerns, the former Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers pass rusher has all the tools and talent to be the top pass rusher on the team.
New Orleans has stayed persistent about remaining competitive in 2025 to compete for the NFC South and retaining one of their top pass rushers will only help.
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