Commanders Chase Young illness knee will not play Sunday vs. the Falcons

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Commanders Chase Young illness knee will not play Sunday vs. the Falcons

The have won two straight and are now firmly in the playoff mix. Washington received more good this past week when they elevated star pa s rusher to the 53-man roster. Young, who has been out since Devan Dubnyk Jersey tearing his ACL last November, will have to wait another week to make his return, however, as an illne s will keep him out of Sunday's game against the , CBS Sports NFL Insider .Young was labeled as questionable for Sunday's game after being a limited participant in Jared Spurgeon Jersey practice all week.Young sustained his knee injury vs. thelast year on Nov. 14. His 2021 campaign was not as great as his rookie season, as the former Ohio State star recorded just 1.5 sacks in nine games played before his ACL tear. The former AP Defensive Rookie of the Year burst onto the scene in 2020, leading all rookies in sacks (7.5) and tackles for lo s (10) and finishing tied for first in forced fumbles (four). SF DE #92 Eric Staal Jersey Young back in February that he learned about his own inner strength during his journey on the road to recovery, and that he wants to return to the playing field better than ever. "I'm a lot stronger than I thought," said Young. "I've never had an injury like this before, and I know what it's going to take to get back. I've talked to former Washington LB Sr. and other people who Erik Haula Jersey have torn their ACLs. Some people not just once, but multiple times. I'm ready to take on that challenge and come back even better." will continue to fill in for Young in the starting lineup. A seventh-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Williams has two sacks, 12 quarterback hits and four tackles for lo s this season. He had 2.5 sacks, five quarterback hits and four tackles for lo s in 14 games (and six starts) last season. Despite Young's absence, Washington currently boasts the NFL's 12th ranked scoring defense, sixth against the run and third in third down efficiency. The defense has been led by defensive linemen , , , who have each tallied Matt Dumba Jersey 6.5 sacks this season. Washington has also received solid play from safety Darrick Forest, who leads the team with three interceptions and two forced fumbles.
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