Fantasy Player Profile Byron Young
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ByronYoung
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Sack leader for Rams in 2025
Young (knee) finished the 2025 regular season with 82 tackles (45 solo), including 12.0 sacks, and one forced fumble across 17 games.
Analysis: Young was a dominant force on the Rams defense to start the year, logging 9.0 sacks through the first seven games of the campaign. His sack production dipped noticeably following a Week 8 bye, which may have been due to a knee injury that he was playing through since November, including in each of Los Angeles' three playoff games. Head coach Sean McVay relayed Monday that Young may not need surgery to clean out his knee, and the latter should be ready for the Rams' offseason program, per Adam…read more
Published: Mon, Feb 2 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go vs. Seattle
Young (knee) is active for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Young earned the questionable tag for Sunday's game after logging a limited practice Friday. He went through pregame warmups to test his knee, and the third-year pro has been given the green light to play against Seattle. Young has logged six tackles (two solo) across the Rams' two playoff games.
Published: Sun, Jan 25 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely playing in NFC Championship
Young (knee) will practice in a limited fashion Friday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: The third-year pro from Tennessee opened the Rams' week of practice with consecutive DNPs but upgraded to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. Despite his questionable designation, head coach Sean McVay told reporters Friday that Young is "going to be ready to go," so he's expected to suit up for the NFC Championship Game. If active Sunday, Young will operate as one of Los Angeles' top pass rushers, having recorded 12.0 sacks…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 23 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Young (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: The third-year linebacker has missed back-to-back practices while recovering from a knee injury, but head coach Sean McVay told reporters Thursday that he expects Young to play in Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks, per Greg Beacham of the Associated Press. Young's participation in Friday's practice will play a factor in whether he is tagged with an injury designation heading into Sunday's contest.
Published: Thu, Jan 22 at 4:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Young (knee) didn't participate in the Rams' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Young is still working through the knee soreness that he sustained during last week's divisional-round win over the Bears. However, despite the injury, Sean McVay previously said that he still expects the 27-year-old to be available for Sunday's conference championship game versus the Seahawks.
Published: Wed, Jan 21 at 5:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Managing sore knee
Young experienced soreness in his knee Sunday night, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Young's defensive snap share was just 43 percent in Sunday's divisional-round win over Chicago, though it's not clear if the knee issue had anything to do with his reduced time on the field. He still made an impact with five tackles (one solo) and a QB hit. Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday that he doesn't expect the injury to impact Young's availability for Sunday's matchup versus Seattle in the NFC Championship Game, though it still bears watching the pass rusher's practice participation…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 19 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Records double-digit sacks
Young recorded 82 tackles (45 solo), including 12.0 sacks, and forced a fumble in 17 regular-season games during 2025.
Analysis: The durable Young, who hasn't missed a game in his three seasons in the league, took another step towards becoming one of the league's elite linebackers in 2025, finishing in a tie for eighth with Josh Sweat and Will Anderson for most sacks while earning his first career Pro Bowl nod in the process. It looked like he'd finish with much more than 12 sacks early in the season, as Young recorded at least half a sack in each of the Rams first seven games, before cooling off and recording just three…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 8 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play vs. Detroit
Young (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Lions, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Young sat out Friday's practice after being limited in the first two sessions of Week 15 prep due to a lingering knee injury. That appears to have been a maintenance day for the third-year edge rusher, who has been given the green light to play in Sunday's home tilt. Young has tallied 1.0 sacks in back-to-back games, and his 11.0 sacks (through 13 regular-season games) is tied with Danielle Hunter and Josh Sweat for fifth most in the NFL.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited again Thursday
Young (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Young logged consecutive limited practices as he continues to nurse the knee injury he has dealt with since Week 13. If past practice logs and game participation are any indicator, the outside linebacker should be available for Sunday's game against the Lions. Since being added to the injury report with the issue, Young has logged 12 tackles (7 solo), including 2.0 sacks, through two games and will likely add to that total in Week 15.
Published: Thu, Dec 11 at 3:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Still nursing knee injury
Young (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Young has been able to play through a knee injury during the Rams' last two games, so he should be available to play Sunday against the Lions barring a setback. The third-year edge rusher has tallied 12 tackles (seven solo), including 2.0 sacks, over his last two games.
Published: Wed, Dec 10 at 7:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Rests ahead of Sunday
Young (knee/NIR - rest) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Young managed to log consecutive limited practices Wednesday and Thursday before missing Friday's session for veteran rest. The outside linebacker is set to suit up for Sunday's game with full rest and will look to add to his total of 10.0 sacks.
Published: Fri, Dec 5 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited participant, should be fine
Young (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Head coach Sean McVay said he expects Young to play in Sunday's game versus the Cardinals. Young is tied for eighth in the league with 10.0 sacks through 12 games, and his 61 tackles are just one shy of his career high. The Tennessee product is having an outstanding season, and he has an intriguing opportunity this week because Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett has been sacked 26 times through seven starts.
Published: Wed, Dec 3 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Records first sack since Week 7
Young recorded eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: The Rams' starting outside linebacker was able to burst through the line to sack Bryce Young late in the second quarter. Young also recorded his most tackles since Week 6, and his 10.0 sacks put him in a tie for eighth in the league with Tuli Tuipulotu. He'll look to add to his totals against Jacoby Brissett and the Cardinals in Week 14.
Published: Mon, Dec 1 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play
Young (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: Despite logging only a single limited practice in Thursday's session, Young is expected to suit up for the Rams' Week 13 contest. The starting outside linebacker has not missed a game this season and will look to add to his 53 total tackles, including 9.0 sacks, this Sunday.
Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely playing in Week 13
Young (knee) won't practice Friday but is expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Despite Young downgrading from a limited practice session Thursday to a DNP on Friday, he's expected to suit up for the Week 13 contest. The third-year pro from Tennessee has appeared in all 11 of the Rams' games this season, recording 53 total tackles, including 9.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. If active as expected, Young will likely start opposite Jared Verse to form Los Angeles' top edge-rush duo.
Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice Thursday
Young (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Young was a non-participant Wednesday. The linebacker's return to practice should be a positive sign for his chances of suiting up in Sunday's contest against the Panthers.
Published: Thu, Nov 27 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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No practice Wednesday
Young (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Young played a normal allotment of snaps in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, so it's unclear when the injury occurred. His status for a Week 13 matchup against the Panthers is now in question.
Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 7:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Finishes with four stops in Week 10
Young tallied four tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 42-26 win against San Francisco.
Analysis: Young's tackle total was his highest since he recorded eight stops against Baltimore in Week 6. He continues to be a key part of Los Angeles' defense and has posted 9.0 sacks -- fourth-most in the NFL -- through nine games.
Published: Tue, Nov 11 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs 1.5 sacks in London
Young tallied two total tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's 35-7 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Young continued to dominate as a pass rusher in the Rams' Week 7 win and is now tied for the league lead with 9.0 sacks through seven games. He's had an incredible beginning to his 2025 campaign, also recording 39 total tackles and one forced fumble. The Tennessee product is expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks in Week 9 when the Rams face the Saints.
Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 10:48am by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | HOU, | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 9.00 |
| 2 | @TEN, | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 10.50 |
| 3 | @PHI, | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 7.00 |
| 4 | IND, | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 5 | SF, | 4 | 0.5 | - | - | - | 6.00 |
| 6 | @BAL, | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | 10.00 |
| 7 | @JAX, | 1 | 1.5 | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 8 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | NO, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 10 | @SF, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 11 | SEA, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 12 | TB, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 13 | @CAR, | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 8.50 |
| 14 | @ARI, | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 5.00 |
| 15 | DET, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 16 | @SEA, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 17 | @ATL, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5.00 |
| 18 | ARI, | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 3.50 |
- Byron Young's 12th sack of 2025 season comes in Week 18 vs. BrissettSun, Jan 4 at 2:20pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett for a loss of 5 yards during Week 18 of the 20025 NFL season.
- Nakobe Dean's strip sack on Herbert marks fifth turnover in 11 playsMon, Dec 8 at 6:43pm
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean bursts into the backfield to strip sack Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Hebert and the fumble is recovered by defensive tackle Byron Young.
- Byron Young engulfs Bryce Young to move Panthers back 8 yardsMon, Dec 1 at 3:07pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for a loss of 8 yards during Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Niners' drive ends with a turnover on downs inside red zone vs. RamsSun, Nov 9 at 2:31pm
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young trips San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffery for a fourth-down stop.
- Sara Walsh delivers scouting report for Rams-Jaguars in London on Sunday | 'GMFB'Thu, Oct 16 at 7:57am
NFL Network's Sara Walsh dives into the details of what fans should know ahead of the matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England this Sunday at 9:30am ET only on NFL Network.
- Byron Young's encore sack on Tyler Huntley yields 5-yard lossSun, Oct 12 at 1:24pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley for a loss of 5 yards during Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Byron Young topples Tyler Huntley for a sack and loss of 4 yardsSun, Oct 12 at 1:22pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley for a loss of 4 yards during Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Byron Young chases down Jones in backfield for 1-yard lossSun, Sep 28 at 1:44pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones for a loss of 1 yard during Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Byron Young halts Saquon Barkley in backfield for loss of 5 yardsSun, Sep 21 at 1:19pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young tackles Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley for a loss of 5 yards during Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Byron Young forces a Cam Ward fumble and Nate Landman recovers!Sun, Sep 14 at 1:08pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young forces Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward to fumble and linebacker Nate Landman recovers the ball during Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.
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Up Next- Byron Young's 12th sack of 2025 season comes in Week 18 vs. BrissettSun, Jan 4 at 2:20pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett for a loss of 5 yards during Week 18 of the 20025 NFL season.
- Nakobe Dean's strip sack on Herbert marks fifth turnover in 11 playsMon, Dec 8 at 6:43pm
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean bursts into the backfield to strip sack Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Hebert and the fumble is recovered by defensive tackle Byron Young.
- Byron Young engulfs Bryce Young to move Panthers back 8 yardsMon, Dec 1 at 3:07pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for a loss of 8 yards during Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Niners' drive ends with a turnover on downs inside red zone vs. RamsSun, Nov 9 at 2:31pm
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young trips San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffery for a fourth-down stop.
- Sara Walsh delivers scouting report for Rams-Jaguars in London on Sunday | 'GMFB'Thu, Oct 16 at 7:57am
NFL Network's Sara Walsh dives into the details of what fans should know ahead of the matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England this Sunday at 9:30am ET only on NFL Network.
- Byron Young's encore sack on Tyler Huntley yields 5-yard lossSun, Oct 12 at 1:24pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley for a loss of 5 yards during Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Byron Young topples Tyler Huntley for a sack and loss of 4 yardsSun, Oct 12 at 1:22pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley for a loss of 4 yards during Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Byron Young chases down Jones in backfield for 1-yard lossSun, Sep 28 at 1:44pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones for a loss of 1 yard during Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Byron Young halts Saquon Barkley in backfield for loss of 5 yardsSun, Sep 21 at 1:19pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young tackles Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley for a loss of 5 yards during Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season.
- Byron Young forces a Cam Ward fumble and Nate Landman recovers!Sun, Sep 14 at 1:08pm
Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young forces Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward to fumble and linebacker Nate Landman recovers the ball during Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.