Not just yet.
The expectation right now is that Commanders pass rusher Chase Young will not make his season debut tonight against the Giants, a source said.
Young and coach Ron Rivera met Saturday to discuss his week of practice and potential for playing. Both sides were aligned with the approach as the star continues to work to recover from a torn ACL.
While the Commanders would love to add a dynamic pass rusher, they also want to give Young the time he feels he needs to get ready to play. The team will remain patient with Young and could very well get him back for any of the final three games as it fights for a wild-card spot.
When Young returns he will be on a pitch count, and the team would continue to ramp him up based on his progress in-game. Although Young would give a boost to the defense, the team isn't in as much of a hurry to bring him back -- based on how well the defense, and specifically the defensive line, has been playing.
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