Saints criticized for overpaying Chase Young in free agency

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The New Orleans Saints have signed edge rusher Chase Young to a three-year contract worth up to $51 million. This move comes after the departure of Payton Turner in free agency. Critics note that Young's production has not justified such a high contract, as he has not exceeded 5.5 sacks in a season since his rookie year in 2020. Despite this, Young generated the seventh-most pressures among edge rushers in 2024. The Saints will rely on him under new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, especially with veteran Cameron Jordan taking a reduced role.


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