The rich always get richer, and the San Francisco 49ers are certainly one of the richest teams in the league.
After three losses, John Lynch added even more stars to his Avengers-like team, trading for Chase Young.
Now he’s ready to reunite with fellow Ohio State Buckeye Nick Bosa and join forces with Arik Armstead and Javon Hargrave, building one of the best defenses we’ve seen in a long time .
With that in mind, star WR/RB Deebo Samuel – who is expected back on the field on Sunday – talked about the big boost Young will give his defense (Via UpThe The Niners got Young at a 4,444 discount.
They just had to send a 2024 third-round compensatory pick to the Washington Commander to land the former Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Young has five sacks this season, more than any player on the Niners roster.
Best of all, this is the ultimate risk-free move, as the Niners could receive a compensatory third-round pick in 2025 if they can’t come to an agreement with him on a new contract.
Young was one of the most promising defenders on the planet before injuries derailed his young career, but he still has his best football ahead of him and has been quite effective this season.
Chiefs hate to see him go, but they have spent a lot of money on their defensive line and with a new regime ready to make decisions during the season, they need financial flexibility as much as possible.
