Moved to outside linebacker last offseason after spending his first five NFL seasons at defensive end, he was unable to practice while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.
A year later, Young is participating in OTAs at outside linebacker, looking to build on a productive 2015 season at his new position. The 6-4, 251-pounder led the Bears last year with 12 tackles-for-loss, ranked second with 6.5 sacks and even recorded his first career interception.
"It's been a huge difference, just being able to be out there with the guys and building the chemistry that we lacked early on in the season last year, speaking in particular about myself," Young said.