The Saints activated Young (neck) off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Head coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday that Young (neck) will participate in practice Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
The Chargers placed Young (neck) on the active/PUP list Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Young received a positive report on his recovery from offseason neck surgery earlier this week, and he plans to participate in the Saints' training camp, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Young's one-year contract with the Saints gives New Orleans protection in the event he struggles to recover from his upcoming neck surgery or otherwise misses time, with 61 percent of the money in the deal coming from per-game roster bonuses, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Young is slated to undergo neck surgery that will keep him sidelined until at least training camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Saints and Young agreed to a contract Monday.
Young is expected to sign a contract with the Saints after visiting with the team Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Young compiled two tackles (two solo), including a sack, during San Francisco's 27-14 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
The Commanders traded Young to the 49ers on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.