Sources: Commanders' Chase Young expected to be activated for Sunday

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young is expected to be activated this week to play Sunday against the Houston Texans, his first game since tearing his right ACL and MCL last November, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Young, the No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft who was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, was injured in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 14, 2021. He returned to practice on Nov. 2, giving the Commanders (5-5) 21 days to activate him off the physically unable to perform list.

There had been hope that Young would be able to return for Monday's 32-21 win over the Eagles in Philadelphia, but on Friday defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said Young was still…