Commanders Sign William Bradley-King to Roster; Chase Young OUT vs. Cardinals?

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young has yet to be cleared for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, and the team has signed William Bradley-King. Could that mean Young won't play in the opener?

The Washington Commanders are making changes to the defensive line.

Ahead of the team's season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, the team is signing veteran defensive end William Bradley-King to the active roster.

This comes after Chase Young went down with what appeared to be a neck stinger during the first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns and has been sidelined since. 

His status for Washington's Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals is listed as "questionable" according to the team, but if you ask Young he feels differently. 

As most players do when they are injured but chomping at the bit to return, Young made a promising statement recently when speaking to the media. 

Sergio Estrada, USA Today

When asked if and when he would be ready to go, Young's answer was quite simple.

“I’m ready to go. Straight up.” “Feel fine. I’m ready to go.”

The only thing standing in his way from actually suiting up and practicing is the most important thing in an injured athlete's life; clearance from the doctor. Young also explained to the media that he is working on getting a Zoom call with his doctor scheduled so that he will be able to get cleared and play. 

Young was able to practice on Wednesday, which is a positive. However, Bradley-King's promotion to the active roster could be a sign that Young's 2023 debut may wait a week.

The 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year and former No. 2 overall pick has played in just 12 games over the past two seasons seeing a major decline in production from his rookie year that saw him record 7.5 sacks and force four fumbles.

The Commanders would not only love for Young to be able to stay on the field but to also emulate the production that they got from him when they drafted him out of Ohio State.