Commanders’ Chase Younger anticipated to be activated for Sunday

Washington Commanders defensive finish Chase Younger is anticipated to be activated this week to play Sunday towards the Houston Texans, his first sport since tearing his ACL and MCL final November, sources advised ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Younger, the No. 2 decide within the 2020 draft who was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Yr, was injured in a sport towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 14. He returned to follow on Nov. 2, giving the Commanders (5-5) 21 days to activate him off the bodily unable to carry out checklist.

There had been hope that Younger would be capable of return for Monday’s 32-21 win over the Eagles in Philadelphia, however on Friday defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio mentioned Younger was nonetheless not doing the whole lot at full velocity.

Coach Ron Rivera careworn on Friday that they have been taking a long-term view with regards to his restoration.

“We can’t play him except we really feel he is able to roll,” Rivera mentioned. “There are some issues he isn’t comfy doing. … You may see his frustration as a result of he desires it to occur now.”

Younger had a robust rookie season with 7.5 sacks, 4 pressured fumbles and three fumble recoveries, one in all which he returned for a landing. However final season he was much less efficient with 1.5 sacks and two pressured fumbles in eight video games.

“You already know what my expectations are for myself,” Younger mentioned earlier this month. “It is coming.”