Saints edge rusher Chase Young ties for third in NFL with 7.0 sacks
The gist
Saints defensive end Chase Young has 7.0 sacks through seven games, tied for third-most in the NFL.
New Orleans sits 2-5 as trade rumors swirl before the deadline.
How it unfolded
- Sep 10, 2026Young is featured as prepared to "wreak havoc" for the Saints.
- Oct 1, 2026Through three games he ranks No. 4 in the NFL with 3.5 sacks, despite losing a controversial one in Detroit, and has been credited with 15 pressures.
- Oct 18, 2026Young celebrates a play against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Key terms
- edge rusher
- A defensive position in gridiron football, an alternate term for a pass-rushing defensive end or outside linebacker.
- sacks
- A tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before a forward pass is thrown.
- PFF
- A sports analytics company that grades NFL and college football players on every play.
Source: Wikipedia