Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young will not play in the season opener due to a stinger in his neck suffered in the first preseason game. Young was cleared for contact but the coaches and doctors want to see how he responds to contact in practice before playing him in a game. Young expressed optimism about his condition, but his contract expires after this season.

• Chase Young will miss the season opener due to a stinger in his neck.
• The coaches and doctors want to see how Young responds to contact in practice before playing him in a game.
• Young's contract expires after this season.