NFL Teams Lock in Stars with Fifth-Year Options

0:00On April 29, NFL teams had a big deadline today, May 1st, for fifth year options on their 2023 first round draft fix. These guys signed four year rookie deals, and this option locks them in for 2027 at a fat pay bump based on position and play. Out of 31 picks, most teams are saying yes, keeping their stars on track for extensions. Panthers GM Dan Morgan confirmed though grab Bryce Young's $25.9 million option, same as Houston with CJ Strouds. Texans went all in on Will Anderson too, exercising his $21.5 million while inking a 3-year, $150 million extension, that crowned him top non-QB earner. Seahawks did the same for Jackson Smith and Jigbas, $23.8 million, plus a monster 4-year, $168.6 million, deal making him the WR Cash King. A few shocks hit the wire though, Colts passed on Anthony Richardson's $22.5 million, shopping

1:00him with eyes on another QB. Lions decline Jack Campbell's $21.3 million, despite his all pro nod, calling it too steep for a linebacker. Steel is likely skipping Broderick Jones after his spinal surgery and drafting new line help. Several still hang in TBD LAN, like Green Bay's Lucas Van Ness or the Jets will McDonald, with decisions trickling in. Lions signal doubts on health or fit, while pickups show faith in the future. This move sets the tone for career's options by mean extension talks, heat up, declines open trade doors or rebuilds. Keep watching these young guns, their rookie shine is turning into real league gold. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI.