now when 2023 nfl draft Is over, the deadline is here for NFL teams to pick up fifth-year options on rookie contracts for their 2020 first-round draft picks.
Jeff OkudahNo. 3 overall pick in 2020, not eligible for fifth-year option after being traded atlanta falcons From detroit lions being restructured as of last month and its contract ESPN’s Michael Rothstein,
In addition, three 2020 first-round draft picks are no longer in the NFL and are not eligible: No. 12 Henry Ruggs III, No. 19 Damon Arnett and No. 29 Isaiah Wilson. No. 31 overall pick, Jeff Gladney died in a car accident last May,
Below, we’re tracking all of the choices that were accepted and rejected for the Class of 2020.
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. Fifth year salary is calculated based on four levels: Basic, Playtime, One Pro Bowl, Multiple Pro Bowls.
picked up fifth year options
No. 1 overall pick: which badQB, Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals Opted For The No. 1 Overall Pick Of 2020 – It’s No Surprise Because He Has Led The Team super bowl lvi and AFC Championship Games in back-to-back seasons.
number five: tua tagovailoaQB, miami dolphins
Dolphin announced in march They’ll look to substitute Tagovailoa after QB loss multiple trauma In 2022. The No. 5 pick in 2020 enters the fourth year of his rookie contract in 2023 and stands to make $23.4 million fully guaranteed in 2024.
Number 6: Justin HerbertQB, los angeles chargers
the chargers have 5th year option exercised Herbert’s contract. The sixth-overall pick in 2020, Herbert is set to earn $4.23 million and $29.5 million over the final two seasons of his rookie deal.
Number 7: derrick browndt, carolina panthers
His fifth-year option was picked up by the Panthers on Monday with the No. 7 overall pick in 2020.
Number 10: Jedrick Wills Jr.., ot, cleveland browns
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, opting for a fifth year at Brown Wills. This guarantees a salary of $14.175 million for 2024 for the former No. 10 overall pick.
Number 13: Tristan Wirffsot, tampa bay buccaneers
buccaneers announced that he has picked up the fifth year option on Wirfs’ rookie contract.
Number 15: jerry jeudyWR, denver broncos
Broncos will work out Judy’s Choice; He will now make $12.98 million in 2024, the fifth and final year of his rookie deal.
Number 16: AJ Terrellcb, atlanta falcons
The Falcons announced that they optioned Terrell over the weekend. The Falcons would have to pay the former No. 16 pick $12.34 million in 2024.
Number 17: seed lambWR, dallas cowboys
cowboy raised lamb substitute In April, he was locked in for a 2024 first-round pick in 2020, at a salary of $17.99 million.
Number 22: Justin JeffersonWR, minnesota vikings
vikings exercising fifth year option of his All-Pro receiver. A fifth year option is worth $19.743 million.
Number 25: brandon ayukWR, san francisco 49ers
49ers opt for ayukAnd if he doesn’t sign a contract extension before the 2024 season, he’ll be due $14.12 million that year.
declined fifth year options
No. 2 overall pick: chase youngday, washington commanders
commanders will not take up the fifth year option on Young, making him a potential free agent after this season.
number nine: cj hendersoncb, carolina panthers
Carolina declined Henderson’s fifth-year option. Henderson was drafted No. 9 overall by the Jaguars in 2020 and was traded to the Panthers in 2021.
Number 14: javon kinlawdt, san francisco 49ers
While the 49ers exercised Ayuk’s option, he will not pick up Kinlaw’s alternative. The 2020 No. 14 overall pick has struggled to stay healthy and produce on the defensive line.
Number 23: Kenneth Murray Jr..,ilb, los angeles chargers
Chargers GM Tom Telesco said last week that he would not exercise Murray’s fifth-year option.
Number 24: cesar ruizC, new orleans saints
According to ESPN’s Jeremy FowlerThe Saints are declining the fifth-year option for the 2020 No. 24 overall pick.
Number 28: Patrick QueenOLB, Baltimore Ravens
the crows have refused to take Queen’s fifth-year option, a source told ESPN’s Jameson Hensley.
