Sources: Commanders to decline Chase Young's 2024 option

The Washington Commanders won't pick up the fifth-year option on defensive end Chase Young, making him a possible free agent after this season, multiple sources confirmed.

The move isn't a surprise considering Washington coach Ron Rivera had said last week that they would announce a decision at the May 2 deadline. Rivera had been noncommittal about Young's option all offseason. There was no hesitation, for example, when picking up fellow defensive end Montez Sweat's fifth-year option last spring.

The decision to not pick up Young's option also leaves Washington with two possible free agent defensive ends next offseason. The Commanders would like to work out an extension with Sweat, one team…