The 49ers were aggressive in pursuing an upgrade ahead of the trade deadline, and that effort resulted in the acquisition of Chase Young. The now-former Commanders edge rusher has increased expectations for an already talented San Francisco defensive front, but he was not added at the original asking price. 
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Washington lowered the ask for Young before the 49ers deal was finalized, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The Commanders received a compensatory 2024 third-round pick for the former No. 2 selection. Schefter notes Washington initially wanted a package of a second- and fifth-round pick for Young, whose value was hindered by his injury history. While fellow edge rusher Montez Sweat yielded a Day 2 selection from the Bears, Young was moved at a comparative discount.
Throughout the lead-in to the deadline, it was clear the Commanders were willing to move at least one of their former first-rounders. Both Young and Sweat were set to see their rookie deals expire this offseason, though the latter has already worked out a lucrative pact in Chicago. Young, on the other hand, has expressed a willingness to wait until the spring to negotiate a new deal. His play in the Bay Area to close out the campaign will dictate his value with the 49ers or on the open market.
The 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year missed considerable time in each of the following two seasons, leading to the Commanders’ decision to decline his fifth-year option. Young managed to play seven games in Washington this season, though, and he made his 49ers debut in Week 10. The 24-year-old posted five sacks during his final weeks in the nation’s capital, increasing expectations for his reunion with former Ohio State teammate Nick Bosa.
With the latter having signed a record-breaking extension on the eve of the 2023 season, it will be interesting to see how willing and able the 49ers are to retain Young on a new deal. His performance in San Francisco will certainly affect his market value considerably, but it is noteworthy that, despite interest shown from multiple other teams, the Commanders were prepared to come a long way off their initial asking price to move on from Young.
Simple…Young wants to go to free agency so he can increase his value. The question will be still be the third best DL on this team also.
He for sure made a difference today as Bosa received less double teams and was freed up more to cause havoc. Its going to be hard determining which is going to be more fun to watch….the offense or defense.
Makes me wonder even more now about Brad Holmes’ conduct leading up to the deadline; attending basketball games, hanging out and chilling instead of making calls. Have to wonder did he call Washington about Young, they demanded a 1st or something, he laughed and hung up and then never called back, then comes to find out they lowered their asking price and took an end of 3rs pick from a top playoff contender in the NFC. Had he called back maybe a 3rd would’ve been doable to him. Have to wonder now.
It’s not a kid playing Madden
He’s the GM of a pro NFL team, and a damn good GM at that.
If you truly think someone who worked his way up from Marketing Intern with St Louis Rams all the way to GM with the Lions just casually approaches ANYTHING to do with his job like that, then I honestly just question your own situation & intelligence