In a surprising turn of events, star defensive end Chase Young has found himself facing a hurdle as he joins his new team, the New Orleans Saints. Young, who recently agreed to a one-year, $13 million guaranteed deal with the Saints, is set to undergo a neck procedure on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The procedure is expected to keep Young sidelined throughout training camp, although he is expected to recover in time for the regular season. It appears that the Saints were aware of Young's neck issue, but were comfortable proceeding with the deal.

Young's journey to the Saints began when he was traded from the Washington Commanders to the San Francisco 49ers midway through the 2023 season. In a total of 16 regular-season games between the two teams, the 24-year-old defensive standout recorded an impressive 7.5 sacks.

During the 49ers' postseason campaign, Young continued to make an impact, contributing eight total tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack in three games. His performance throughout the season earned him recognition as the 2020 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.

With a career spanning 43 games, Young boasts an impressive resume that includes 16.5 sacks, 20 tackles for loss, and 32 quarterback hits. These numbers highlight his ability to disrupt opposing offenses and establish himself as one of the league's premier pass rushers.

While Young's neck procedure may delay his return to the field, Saints fans can rest assured that their new defensive weapon will be ready to make an impact when the regular season kicks off. As Young continues his recovery and prepares to don the Saints uniform, the team's defensive unit undoubtedly anticipates the formidable presence he will bring to their lineup.

As the summer progresses and training camp approaches, all eyes will be on Young's progress and recovery. Saints fans, in particular, eagerly await the day they can witness his dominant presence on the field, as he aims to continue his impressive career trajectory in New Orleans.