Saints reportedly signing former No. 2 pick Chase Young to $51M deal

New Orleans Saints v Los Angeles Chargers INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Chase Young #99 of the New Orleans Saints walks off the field after the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

By Jason Owens, Yahoo Sports

Chase Young has failed to live up to the expectations that made him the No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft.

But Saints like what they've seen enough to bet on his upside. Per NFL Network, New Orleans is re-signing Young to a three-year contract worth $51 million that could escalate to $57 million.

Young gets the long-term deal after playing on a 1-year $13 million contract for the Saints in 2024.

This is a breaking news story that will be updated.