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.