Chase Young on pace to tie Saints' single-season sacks record
Chase Young is on pace to tie the Saints single-season sacks record. He's due for a big extension, and he's already proven to be worth the investment.
Chase Young is on pace to tie the Saints' single-season sacks record. Despite the New Orleans Saints defense struggling through the first half of the 2026 season, Young has been a standout performer. He has already recorded seven sacks in his first seven games, with half a sack in five of them. This places him second in the NFL this year.
Young is rushing off the right side of the formation and excelling against the best blockers at left tackle. If he maintains his pace, he could potentially match the Saints' franchise record of 16.5 sacks set by Pat Swilling in 1989 and broken by him in 1991. However, to reach the current record of 17 sacks, he needs to stay healthy throughout the season.
Young's performance has been exceptional, ranking sixth-most in the NFL since 2025. With just one year left on his contract and a high salary cap, the Saints may need to offer him an extension worth over $40 million annually.
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