49ers Make Blockbuster Trade for Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman Chase Young

San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch revealed that he reached out to Washington Commanders GM Martin Mayhew approximately two weeks ago to gauge the possibility of acquiring defensive end Chase Young in a trade. The Commanders had declined Young's fifth-year contract option, making him a potential trade target. The 49ers and Commanders finalized the deal approximately 90 minutes before the trade deadline, with the 49ers sending a compensatory pick expected to be around No. 100 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Young is set to undergo a physical before the trade becomes official.