The deadline for NFL teams to pick up the fifth-year options on rookie contracts of 2023 first-round draft picks is May 1.
Teams must decide whether to keep the number down to 31 players for a fifth season. If the team declines the option, 2026 will be the last season on the rookie contract, making the player a free agent in 2027. If the option is picked up, the player remains under contract until 2027.
We’re taking a look at the entire 2023 class — which only had 31 selections after miami dolphins Were They were stripped of their first round pick For violations of league policies related to game integrity – and to update when teams make decisions.
What is the fifth year option?
according to OverTheCap.comThe 2020 collective bargaining agreement allows teams to exercise a fifth-year option for players drafted in the first round in addition to the standard four-year rookie contract. When exercised, the fifth-year option is fully guaranteed, and any base salary in the player’s fourth year that was not fully guaranteed will become so. The fifth year salary is calculated based on four levels: basic, playing time, one Pro Bowl and multiple Pro Bowls.
2023 first-round draft class
The Panthers will pick up the fifth-year option on Young and discuss whether a contract extension makes sense from a “big-picture standpoint,” according to general manager Dan Morgan. Said in January. The option keeps the top pick of the 2023 draft under contract through 2027, when he will be guaranteed $26.5 million.
The Seahawks exercised Witherspoon’s option in March. Seattle is expected to discuss a long-term extension with the cornerback. Witherspoon’s option is expected to be worth approximately $21.2 million, according to OverTheCap.com.
Forbes was drafted by commanders but was waived in 2024 And was raised by Ram.
The Seahawks exercised Smith-Njigba’s fifth-year option for 2027 — worth about $23.9 million. A week later, Seattle signed him to a contract. Four-year, $168.6 million contract extension This makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. With this new agreement, the two-time Pro Bowl selection is contractually tied to Seattle through the 2031 season.
vikings will practice edison fifth year optionsaid interim general manager Rob Brzezinski. Addison will make $2.6 million in 2026 and is now booked for $18 million in 2027.
According to general manager Brandon Beane, the Bills have picked up the fifth-year option on Kincaid – which will pay him $8.1 million for the 2027 season.
Smith was drafted dallas cowboys But trade done Jets in a package at the 2025 trade deadline quinnan williams.
Jaguars general manager James Gladstone announced that the team would exercise Harrison’s option, which was worth an estimated $19 million.
