Commanders DE Chase Young cleared to start the season

ESPNSeptember 15, 2023, 01:08 PM ET1 Minute Reading

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young has been cleared to return from a stinger and be active Sunday against the Denver Broncos, coach Ron Rivera said Friday.

Young was injured after four games in the Commanders’ preseason opener on August 11 against the Cleveland Browns.

He missed Washington’s season opener against the Arizona Cardinals because of his injury.

Young was injured after four games in the Aug. 11 preseason opener at Cleveland.

He was the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year after recording 7.5 sacks, forcing four fumbles, recovering three and returning one for a touchdown. But he has only played in 12 games since that season, with 1.5 sacks.

Young’s contract expires after this season. Washington declined to pick up his fifth-year option in the offseason.

ESPN’s John Keim contributed to this report.