SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got some needed help for their struggling defense, acquiring edge rusher Chase Young from the Washington Commanders for a conditional third-round draft pick.
Two people with knowledge of the deal confirmed that Young was headed to San Francisco pending a physical following the trade agreed to before Tuesday's deadline.
Young was the second overall pick in the 2020 draft — a year after Bosa went No.
2 to San Francisco — and has been playing at a high level this season after two injury-plagued years.
Political Cartoons View All 1227 ImagesAfter a fast start to the season, San Francisco's defense has struggled during the recent losing streak.
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