The San Francisco 49ers were rumored to be busy at the trade deadline, and did exactly that, trading a 2024 third-round compensatory selection for Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young.
Young, 24, is on the final year of his rookie contract, and was the second defensive end moved on Tuesday by the Commanders, who also traded Montez Sweat to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick.
The 49ers were reportedly interested in both players, but ultimately landed Young, albeit for a much cheaper price.
What does this move mean for the 49ers, both in the present and in the future?