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3 important things to know about Chicago Bears corner Tavon Young

By Parker Hurley

Dec 2, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young (25) celebrates his return fumble for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young (25) celebrates his return fumble for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Tavon Young has serious injury questions

Fans may be wondering if Tavon Young is this big upgrade, then why would it take him so long to sign with a team. Why did he sign a cheap one-year deal with the Chicago Bears? The answer easily comes back to injuries.

Tavon Young broke out in 2016 as a rookie. It was arguably still the best year of his career. In 2017 Tavon Young tore his left ACL. He came back and finished the 2018 season, but 2019 was not kind to him. A neck injury ended his year before it ever started.

Young was back for two games after his neck injury when his left ACL tore for the second time. So, in 2016 Young put in a full season, then he played more than half of a year in 2018, and then 2021 was his first full season since his 2016 rookie campaign.

Young will be entering year seven and has two seasons of full health. Beyond that, you have noticed the small drop-offs in play since his 2016 body was in peak form.

It is concerning that Young tore the same ACL twice now, and you have to wonder and hope that leg can continue to hold up.

Still, it has to be recognized that Tavon Young is not a home run signing, and there is a reason he was able to land on a reasonable deal with the Chicago Bears.

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