Willie Young is set to be looking for a new NFL job this offseason. According to Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace, the team plans on releasing Young. The veteran pass-rusher has been with the organization since 2014. Young becomes the second pass-rusher to be released by the Bears this week following the departure of Pernell McPhee on Monday.

Signed to a three-year deal worth $9 million back in 2014, Young put together an impressive first season for the Bears. In 15 games with eight starts he recorded 39 tackles, 10 sacks, two pass deflections and one forced fumble. Prior to that season he had recorded just six total sacks in four seasons with the Detroit Lions. He went on to appear in 15 games in 2015 after tearing his Achilles late in the 2014 season. Despite playing in a new role as an outside linebacker in Chicago's 3-4 scheme, Young still managed to record 30 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two pass deflections and one interception.

In 2016 he signed a two-year extension and recorded 38 tackles, 7.5 sacks, two pass deflections and one forced fumble while appearing in all 16 games with 12 starts. Set to be an anchor on defense for the Bears once again in 2017, Young lasted just four games for Chicago last season before tearing his triceps. He ended his Bears career with 26 total sacks.

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Young's departure now leaves Chicago's outside linebacker corps up in the air, particularly with Leonard Floyd coming off an ACL injury. Expect the position to be a point of emphasis now for the organization in both the draft and free agency.