Chase Young had a neck procedure on 3/21 & will be ready for season; Played through neck stinger all 2023; Saints are comfortable with it

Now I'm confused. Why wouldn't he have had the surgery immediately after the season?

So he could interview and sign a contract. His contract probably requires him to pass a physical post-surgury before week 1. Vested veteran contracts guarantee if they are on the roster week 1. So Young's "fully guaranteed" language is almost meaningless if he can't pass a physical or if he is healthy for week 1.