Chase Young rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Lifestyle

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Fantasy rankings and news

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants Inactives

Week 5 is here, and the New Orleans Saints (0-4) are back home in the dome this week to take on the New York Giants (1-3) in the Caesars Superdome With kickoff just minutes away, let’s take a look at today’s inactives. New Orleans Saints: DE Chase Young OL Dillon Radunz RB Devin Neal G Xavier […]...2025
See more New Orleans Saints headline news
• Final Saints vs. Giants injury report

The New Orleans Saints ruled out four players ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the New York Giants. Defensive end Chase Young and right guard Cesar Ruiz were ruled out earlier in the week, but the Saints also added wide receiver Trey Palmer and cornerback Isaac Yiadom as players not available for their Week 5 matchup. […]...2025
Click for news about New Orleans Saints headline news
• Fleur-de-Links, October 2: Two Saints players already ruled out for Sunday’s game

Wednesday’s Saints vs. Giants injury report Cesar Ruiz’s injury was always going to take at least a few games to heal, but Chase Young being ruled out already is noteworthy. Giants QB Jaxson Dart admits ‘always a chip on your shoulder’ after Saints passed on him Always fun to play a QB looking to prove […]...2025
See more Cesar Ruiz news
• Wednesday’s Saints vs. Giants injury report

The New Orleans Saints wrapped up their first practice ahead of their Week 5 matchup with the New York Giants. The Saints were without 5 players during Wednesday’s practice, including defensive end Chase Young, who has already been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup as he deals with a calf injury. Tight ends Foster Moreau and […]...2025
Check it out New Orleans Saints latest news
• New Orleans Saints vs. Buffalo Bills Inactives

Week 4 is here, and the New Orleans Saints (0-3) are playing on the road for the 2nd week in the row and about to take on the Buffalo Bills (3-0) at Highmark Stadium. With kickoff just minutes away, let’s take a look at today’s inactives. New Orleans Saints: DE Chase Young OL Dillon Radunz WR […]...2025
See also New Orleans Saints
• Saints DE Young (calf) to miss 4th straight game
Saints defensive end Chase Young (calf) has been ruled out for a fourth straight week....2025

• Final Saints vs. Giants injury report
2025

See more New Orleans Saints
• Fleur-de-Links, October 2: Two Saints players already ruled out for Sunday’s game
2025

Continue with Cesar Ruiz availability report
• Wednesday’s Saints vs. Giants injury report
2025

Check it out New Orleans Saints injuries
• Final Saints vs. Bills injury report

The New Orleans Saints have released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Two players have been ruled out for both sides with Chase Young and Dillon Radunz sitting for New Orleans and Ed Oliver and Matt Milano for Buffalo. However, the Saints offensive line will get a boost with […]...2025
Continue with New Orleans Saints injury update
• Fleur-de-Links, September 25: Chase Young’s injury saga continues

Wednesday’s Saints vs. Bills injury report A short-term calf issue for Chase Young has had a much longer impact Every NFL Team’s Biggest Surprise After 3 Weeks One of the biggest wild cards going into the season may actually be one of the most consistent aspects of the Saints. Saints Predicted To Sell; 3 Stars […]...2025
• Fleur-de-Links, September 25: Chase Young’s injury saga continues

Wednesday’s Saints vs. Bills injury report A short-term calf issue for Chase Young has had a much longer impact Every NFL Team’s Biggest Surprise After 3 Weeks One of the biggest wild cards going into the season may actually be one of the most consistent aspects of the Saints. Saints Predicted To Sell; 3 Stars […]...2025
• Wednesday’s Saints vs. Bills injury report

The New Orleans Saints wrapped up their first practice ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Buffalo Bills. Two players didn’t practice for the Saints on Wednesday, including defensive end Chase Young. The former first-round pick has missed three games for New Orleans since suffering a groin injury ahead of the team’s Week 1 […]...2025
See more articles New Orleans Saints injury status
• Saints DE Young has '25 debut pushed back again
The Saints have ruled out defensive end Chase Young for the third straight game with a calf injury....2025
• Wednesday’s Saints vs. Seahawks injury report

The New Orleans Saints have wrapped up their first practice ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. The Saints had three players absent on Thursday, including right tackle Taliese Fuaga, who is dealing with a back injury. New Orleans was also without defensive end Chase Young and left guard Dillon Radunz. Young […]...2025
Click for news about New Orleans Saints injury
• Fleur-de-Links, September 13: Could the Saints trade for a star WR?

Final Saints vs. 49ers injury report New Orleans will be without Julian Blackmon, Trevor Penning, and Chase Young for Sunday’s game. Saints Blockbuster Trade? $90 Million WR Would Fill Huge Void They may be able to make it happen, but should they? Every NFL Team’s Biggest Problem Heading into Week 2 The Saints should be […]...2025
Check it out Julian Blackmon

• NFL draft: Everything we know about Abdul Carter’s injury, a potential Browns target

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Browns could be selecting the best player in the draft but a foot injury could be concerning The Cleveland Browns own the second overall pick in this year’s college draft. A lot of speculation has been tied to this pick. One of the positions that the Browns need is a quarterback, while another is a stud pass rusher. It has been assumed for quite a while no...2025
Visit the page Tennessee Titans

2025
"| Chase Young◾️Josaiah Stewart | Nik Bonitto◾️Princely Umanmielen | Kayvon Thibodeaux pic."

2024
"Chase Young signing with Saints: Former No. 2 overall pick lands one-year, fully-guaranteed $13 million deal"

2023
"Chase Young trade grades: 49ers add former No. 2 overall pick to talented defense in deal with Commanders"

2022
"Commanders to activate Chase Young off PUP: Pass rusher expected to play Week 11, per report"

2021
"Washington defensive end Chase Young is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, a source told ESPN."

2020
"2020 NFL Draft rumors: Falcons have made calls to get to No. 2 overall and select Chase Young, per report"

2019
"Heisman Trophy finalists 2019: Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, Chase Young, Jalen Hurts heading to New York"

2018
"Story coming March 29 PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHIGAN ATHLETICS What Success Looks Like Chase Young // Michigan Chase Young, of Philadelphia, is a senior midfielder and captain at Michigan, where he is a biopsychology, cognition and neuroscience major."

2016
"NBA Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Dwyane Wade, Possible Jeremy Evans Trade and More"

2014
"Report: 49ers Expected to Chase Young Offensive Mind"

• Fleur-de-Links, October 2: Two Saints players already ruled out for Sunday’s game
2025

Visit the page Cesar Ruiz salary rumors
• Saints DE Chase Young impressing early at training camp

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Déjà vu in New Orleans? No. 99 is wreaking havoc in camp for the second year running. Last offseason, the New Orleans Saints took a gamble on former No. 2 overall pick Chase Young, signing the now 26-year-old to a one-year, $13 million deal. Fresh off a neck procedure, Young returned to the field earlier than anticipated and was available for his first train...2025
Continue with Vincent Carchietta contract rumors
• Which Saints players are most likely to take the next step in 2025?

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images These Saints could breakout for New Orleans in 2025. The 2024 season for the New Orleans Saints was disappointing, to say the least. The team was bad enough to end the season with a 5-12 record and finish last in the NFC South, but not bad enough to record a top five draft pick. The future for the Saints now relies on their young players stepping up and...2025
Continue with Cooper Neill salary
• Fleur-de-Links, July 15: Silence is golden with this Saints free agent signing

Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links. Jennings: This Saints free agent signing is flying under the radar Usually, a player returning to the team that originally drafted them is a massive topic of conversation throughout the offseason, but that has not been the case with Brandin Cooks. All Eyes On: Chase Young could elevate Saints’ pass rush The New Orleans S...2025
Visit the page New Orleans Saints contract
• What Does Jonathan Allen Bring to the Vikings?

What does the former first-round pick and 2x Pro Bowler have left in the tank? When the Minnesota Vikings signed Jonathan Allen this off-season, the first reaction for many Vikings’ fans was that he’ll be an instant upgrade to the Vikings’ defensive interior who can be more of a pass rushing threat than they had in that group last season. After all, Allen is a two-time Pro Bowler and first-round ...2025
Click for news about Minnesota Vikings contract rumors
• NFL Divisions ranked by position groups - DL

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Now onto the defense... The player rankings are officially on the defensive side of the ball, and we start with the defensive lines around the league. 1. AFC North Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers Looking at sack numbers from last season, the Ravens would not be considered a great defensive line. Still, Nnamdi Madubuike...2025
Visit the page Nnamdi Madubuike contract rumors
• Reel: Why the Saints should trade for TJ Watt

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images New Orleans needs a difference maker on defense, and could find it in the disgruntled Steelers superstar. Pro Football Focus just recently released a list ranking all 32 defensive lines in the NFL and bringing up the rear were the New Orleans Saints ranked dead last at 32nd. The Saints leading sacker last year was Bryan Bresee with 7.5 from the defens...2025
See more articles New Orleans Saints salary rumors
• Could the Saints sign former Packers CB Jaire Alexander?

Steve Roberts-Imagn Images A needed upgrade to New Orleans secondary. The New Orleans Saints have done extensive work this offseason to target many of their pressing roster needs, but the cornerback room is one of the main positions that still needs upgrades. Second-year corner Kool-Aid McKinstry is “expected” to improve from last season, but betting on that is a massive risk. If this doe...2025
See also Jaire Alexander contract
• Every Defensive Rookie of the Year, from Donald to Verse

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images How have Defensive Rookie of the Years fared in the last decade? The year after Aaron Donald retired, and a decade after Donald won Defensive Rookie of the Year, Rams edge rusher Jared Verse won the same award with the same team. How high should expectations be for Verse going into year two and the rest of his career? Here are the previous 10 DROY winners: 2014 -...2025
See more articles Eric Hartline contract
• Early Saints 53-man roster prediction

Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Some surprising potential moves. This year’s 53-man roster deadline is August 27, and although that seems like a bit far away from today, the final roster is already being theorized by teams. For the New Orleans Saints, this will be a very interesting year for the final roster due to where the team currently is. Some young players may get the nod over veterans due ...2025
Click for news about Stephen Lew Imagn trade rumors

• More Madden NFL 26 ratings revealed: How Saints players were graded

Breaking down official player ratings. EA Sports has revealed more official player and team ratings with less than two weeks remaining until the highly anticipated August 14th release date. At the time of writing, the New Orleans Saints have 91 players rostered during training camp and 74 of those being rated by the video game franchise. The Saints’ highest rated player in this year’s edition of ...2025
Visit the page Madden NFL scores
• Which Saints players are most likely to take the next step in 2025?
2025

See more articles Cooper Neill stats
• What Does Jonathan Allen Bring to the Vikings?
2025

Read about Minnesota Vikings stats
• Every Defensive Rookie of the Year, from Donald to Verse
2025

See more articles Eric Hartline statistics
• Where did Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper rank in pass rusher effectiveness?

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Would you rather have a consistent rusher or a boom and bust rusher? While sacks get talked about often, pressures are the truest measure of the effectiveness of a pass rusher. SISdatahub.com and pro-football-reference.com both track QB pressures, but they don’t agree. SIS is much more generous with pressures. Trey Hendrickson led the league according to...2025
Continue with Nik Bonitto statistics
• Is it better to draft high or low in Round 1 in the NFL?

Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK This year’s fifth-round option pickups defy recent thinking People can argue till the cows come home about how good individual NFL players are. In the NFL, though, money talks. Regardless of what any GM says about how much he likes his draft picks, there is an objective way to assess whether a GM’s first round pick has been successfu...2025
See more Danielle Parhizkaran stats
• Three scenarios where the Saints could trade up in the NFL Draft

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Three game changers who would elevate this roster. The New Orleans Saints are entering the draft with needs throughout the team, but with investments made in bringing back players and making acquisitions, the roster is in a much better place than expected. Depending on who is available, and comp pick considerations, I would not be surprised to see the Sa...2025
See also NFL Draft
• Giants news, 3/12: Jevon Holland signs with Giants, Darius Slayton, Chauncey Golston, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants headlines for Wednesday Good morning New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View New York Giants free agency: Giants agree to terms with S Jevon Holland NFL free agency news - Daniel Jones agrees to terms with the Colts What CB Paulson Adebo brings to the New York Giants New York Giants free agency: Giants still in the market for a starting ...2025
Visit the page Jevon Holland scores
• Should the Saints sign DE Joey Bosa?

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The five-time Pro Bowler was recently released by the Chargers. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Chargers released edge rusher Joey Bosa. For the first time in his career, he is set to test free agency. Over the years, Bosa has become an iconic member of the Chargers. His 72.0 sacks rank second in team history, behind Leslie O’Neal, who had 105.5. Bosa is also...2025
See more articles Joey Bosa scores
• 2025 Bengals Free Agency Spotlight: Chase Young

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images A former local college standout and No. 2 overall pick is hitting the open market this spring. Might the Bengals be interested as they re-tool their defense? The NFL is a league that truly proves that time is a flat circle. Believe it or not, there was a contingent of Cincinnati Bengals fans who wanted the team to draft former Ohio State defensive end Chase...2025
Click for news about Cincinnati Bengals statistics

• The Linc - Eagles earn good grades for their trade with the Browns

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/11/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2025 NFL free agency, trade grades: Chase Young, Charvarius Ward - ESPN+Eagles get: QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, 2025 fifth-round pick. Browns get: QB Kenny Pickett. Eagles trade: A. Browns trade: D. A year ago, the Eagles traded for Pickett by giving a package...2025
Check it out Mitchell Leff
• 2025 Bengals Free Agency Preview: Joey Bosa

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Bengals have some major questions along the defensive line and one veteran on the market could help. He doesn’t come without questions of his own, though. To say that the 2025 Bengals defensive line is in flux is an understatement. Sam Hubbard has declared his retirement after seven seasons in Cincinnati, while All-Pro Trey Hendrickson has been given permission ...2025
Visit the page Joey Bosa
• Should the Saints sign DE Joey Bosa?
2025

See also Joey Bosa
• Joey Bosa’s 8 biggest suitors in NFL free agency, ranked by where we think he’ll land

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images What’s the best landing spot for Joey Bosa? Let’s rank ‘em. Wednesday marked a fascinating day in the NFL ahead of free agency, with the Seattle Seahawks releasing Tyler Lockett and granting wide receiver DK Metcalf permission to seek a trade. But those were not the only moves that made news on the West Coast. Wednesday evening brought word that the Los ...2025
See more articles Joey Bosa
• Lions free agency preview: 10 starting edge rushers Detroit could sign

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Looking at free agent options for one of the Lions most pressing offseason needs As the offseason bulldozes forward, the edge rusher position outside of Aidan Hutchinson remains a major focal point for the Detroit Lions. Hutchinson is expected to be at full strength by mandatory minicamp, Josh Paschal enters Year 4 as a reliable edge-setter, and th...2025
See more articles Aidan Hutchinson
• Cowboys 2025 offseason roster preview: Defensive ends

Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Defensive line depth is needed. The Dallas Cowboys’ defensive ends are looking at a significant overhaul in the 2025 offseason. With one mainstay and two other key rotation players heading into free agency, Dallas will need to put in some work to either re-sign or adequately replace them. They also may be working on a new contract for Mi...2025
Click for news about Kyle Ross
• Ranking NFL head coach opening by desirability

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Which open NFL head coaching job is the best? Let’s rank them. Unemployment is an unfortunate fact of life for an NFL head coach. Some of the game’s greatest have been let go from a position, or found it hard to crack back into the head coaching fraternity after changing jobs. After all, Bill Belichick could not find a job last offseason, and is now hea...2025
See more articles Bill Belichick
• It’s Crunch Time for Kwesi

His future as GM could hinge on the events of the next two months With just a couple weeks before the start of the new NFL year, it’s crunch time for Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. And unlike the past two years, how Adofo-Mensah navigates the next couple months could determine his future with the Vikings organization. It’s a Make-or-Break Offseason for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah For a variety of reason...2024
Visit the page Adofo Mensah
• Instabreakdown: Chiefs’ defense sets up offense to win Super Bowl

Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Throughout the championship fight, the defense kept Kansas City within striking distance. On Sunday night, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, winning their second consecutive NFL championship — and their third in five seasons. Offense To start the Super Bowl, th...2024
See more articles Super Bowl
• What ‘all-in’ should look like for the Cowboys & the price to pay if they fail

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports How Jerry Jones could stand by his words and take action The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable sports franchise in the world. Led by Jerry Jones, they haven’t captured championships since the 1990s, but they have been able to seize headlines and remain relevant, albeit by being the sports equivalent of a Greek tragedy, euphoric jubilation before devastating...2024
Click for news about Jerry Jones

• 2020 NFL Draft rumors: Falcons have made calls to get to No. 2 overall and select Chase Young, per report
The Falcons are looking to make a big splash on draft day...2020
See also NFL Draft
• Source: WFT believes DE Young has torn ACL

2021
• 2020 NFL Draft grades: Redskins get an 'A' for adding Chase Young to defense with No. 2 overall pick
Here's what you need to know about the Ohio State edge rusher after his selection in the NFL Draft...2020
Read about NFL Draft
• Chase Young trade grades: 49ers add former No. 2 overall pick to talented defense in deal with Commanders

Washington had already traded Montez Sweat earlier in the day...2023
See also Montez Sweat
• Chase Young trade rumors: NFC North contenders among seven logical suitors for Commanders pass rusher

A look at which teams could be calling about the former first-rounder...2023
• 2020 NFL Draft: Why Chase Young addition gives Redskins best defensive line in NFL
Young will just build on Washington's biggest strength...2020
Visit the page NFL Draft
• Buckeyes DE Young announces he's going pro
Ohio State defensive end Chase Young says he's "ready to begin the next chapter" and has announced he will enter the NFL draft....2020
• Heisman Trophy finalists 2019: Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, Chase Young, Jalen Hurts heading to New York
Burrow headlines the group of finalists for the Heisman Trophy...2019
See more Heisman Trophy

1. NFL Draft

2. Super Bowl

3. Dallas Cowboys

. . .

367. Chase Young

• Cigar Thoughts, Game 12: Seahawks and Jets do a bunch of drugs, see what happens

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Seattle Seahawks win an insane football game over the New York Jets, improving to 7-5 and securing their lead in the NFC West It’s funny, last week’s Seattle Seahawks game against the Arizona Cardinals carried much higher leverage than today’s game against the Jets did, but I was remarkably placid as I watched it. I think it’s because, even after the win...2024
See more Cigar Thoughts

• Final Saints vs. Giants injury report
2025

Visit the page New Orleans Saints
• Wednesday’s Saints vs. Giants injury report
2025

Continue with New Orleans Saints
• Final Saints vs. Bills injury report
2025

Click for news about New Orleans Saints
• Wednesday’s Saints vs. Bills injury report
2025

Continue with New Orleans Saints
• Fleur-de-Links, September 20: Two Saints ruled out for Sunday’s matchup

Our defense vs. their offense: Seattle Seahawks Looking at some important matchups going into Sunday’s game. Top 3 Chris Olave Trade Landing Spots If Saints Opt To Sell It may not happen, but if it does….. Saints Friday Injury Report: 2025 Week 3 vs. Seattle Seahawks Chase Young and Dillon Radunz were officially ruled out, […]...2025
Click for news about Seattle Seahawks
• Wednesday’s Saints vs. Seahawks injury report
2025

Read about New Orleans Saints
• Final Saints vs. 49ers injury report

The New Orleans Saints have wrapped up their final practice ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. The Saints announced three starters as out for Sunday: DE Chase Young, LG Trevor Penning, and safety Julian Blackmon. New Orleans also marked right tackle Taliese Fuaga as limited. The 49ers are also dealing […]...2025
See also New Orleans Saints
• Thursday’s Saints vs. 49ers injury report
The New Orleans Saints made two changes to their injury report on Thursday. Taliese Fuaga was upgraded to limited participation, while long snapper Zach Wood was downgraded from limited to DNP. Defensive end Chase Young, left guard Trevor Penning, and safety Julian Blackmon remained absent. The San Francisco 49ers got bad news on Thursday: starting […]...2025
See more articles New Orleans Saints
• More Madden NFL 26 ratings revealed: How Saints players were graded
2025

Read about Madden NFL
• ESPN ranked the Saints lineup the worst in the league but is that really the case?

Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images The Saints were ranked 32nd overall. ESPN.com recently released their rankings of each team in the NFL by the strength of their starting lineup, and they placed the New Orleans Saints dead last. It makes some sense to think the Saints have one of the weaker rosters in the NFL, as they finished 5-12 last season, and currently have the longest odds of...2025
See also New Orleans Saints

• Which Saints players are most likely to take the next step in 2025?
2025

Continue with Cooper Neill gossip
• Every Defensive Rookie of the Year, from Donald to Verse
2025

See also Eric Hartline gossip
• Three scenarios where the Saints could trade up in the NFL Draft
2025

See more articles NFL Draft scandal
• Giants news, 3/12: Jevon Holland signs with Giants, Darius Slayton, Chauncey Golston, more headlines
2025

Check it out Jevon Holland
• NFL draft: Everything we know about Abdul Carter’s injury, a potential Browns target
2025

Click for news about Tennessee Titans whispers
• Cigar Thoughts, Game 12: Seahawks and Jets do a bunch of drugs, see what happens
2024

See more Cigar Thoughts gossip
• It’s Crunch Time for Kwesi
2024

See also Adofo Mensah
• Ravens vs. Jaguars final: MVP, 8 Winners & 4 Losers

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images The Ravens are officially headed to the playoffs! The Baltimore Ravens will leave Jacksonville atop the AFC and with a playoff ticket CLINCHED as they defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars, 23-7! MVP: Lamar Jackson Not only is Jackson the MVP of this game, he’s arguably the 2023 League MVP. What he did against the Jaguars, and what he’s done over the cour...2023
See more Courtney Culbreath
• Arrowheadlines: Isiah Pacheco’s production is set to skyrocket

Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Thursday, November 9 The latest NFL RB Index, Week 10: Four running backs whose production should skyrocket in second half | NFL.com Isiah Pacheco Kansas City Chiefs · RB The Chiefs’ offense is as balanced as it’s ever been in the Patrick Mahomes era, with the passing offense struggling to find its rhythm. Kansas Ci...2023
See more articles Isiah Pacheco
• NFL trade deadline passes without the Eagles making a deadline day move

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images No action for Philadelphia ... but there were developments that impacted them. The NFL trade deadline has officially passed without the Philadelphia Eagles making a deadline day move. I think it’s safe to say Howie Roseman should be fired. Just kidding. The Eagles already made moves prior to deadline day by trading for Kevin Byard and trading away Kent...2023
See more articles Mitchell Leff whispers