star defensive end Chase Young has been placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list and will miss at least the first four games of the 2022 season, the team announced Tuesday.
The move had been expected, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, as Young continues to recover from a torn ACL that he sustained in week 10 of the 2021 campaign during a game against the Buccaneers. In placing the 23-year-old pass-rusher on the reserve/PUP list, Washington will free up an extra roster spot in time for next week’s round of final cuts.
The Commanders have not put an exact timeline on Young’s return, but he is now guaranteed to miss matchups against the Jaguars, Lions, Eagles and Cowboys.