Young missed the Commanders’ season-opening win against the Arizona Cardinals because of a stinger he suffered in the preseason.
Stingers occur when the nerves in the neck and shoulder are stretched or compressed after contact. Given the nature of the injury, Washington was cautious with his return.
Rivera declined to give a specific number, but said Young will be on a snap count Sunday to ease him back without creating a greater risk to injury.“Obviously we have to be smart because it’s his first introduction to full contact — full-speed contact — other than what he had in practice this week,” Rivera said. “He had a very good week. The young man’s worked his tail off, and I think he’s done the things they’ve needed to see, so that’s incredibly positive for us moving forward.
The stinger delayed Young’s full return from another injury that cost him 22 games over the last two seasons. He ruptured his patellar tendon and tore his ACL in a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10 of the 2021 season.Young returned in Week 16 of the 2022 season and played a total of 115 defensive snaps in the final three games, steadily increasing his reps in each.
His return Sunday will restore Washington’s starting front that features all first-round draft picks. It will also start a critical season for Young; the Commanders declined his fifth-year contract option, setting him up for free agency in March, along with fellow veteran end Montez Sweat.
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