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.

Young returned from a neck injury, played in his first game of the season and recorded 1.5 sacks and three tackles in Washington's 35-33 win over Denver on Sunday.

Young (neck) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Broncos, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Young (neck) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Young (neck) logged a limited practice Wednesday, per the team's Week 2 injury report.