NFL fifth-year option tracker entering 2016 season

Here’s a look at what NFL teams have picked up the fifth year options on their first round picks from the 2013 NFL Draft.

With the 2016 NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, all 32 franchises can turn their attention to figuring out what they want to do with the players they picked in the first round of the 2013 Draft, otherwise known as the fifth-year option.

As part of the new collective bargaining agreement before the 2011 season, all first year players are required to sign a four year contract. For those who are picked in the first round, the NFL team has the right to decide if they want to add a fifth year onto that player’s deal.

If they do agree to such a move, players will be paid based on a set formula in the CBA (players taken in the top 10 will be paid the average of the top 10 salaries at their position, while the remaining 22 picks will be paid the average the third and 25th highest paid at their salary.

Just over half of the NFL teams have decided to pick up the option while a dozen more teams will let their 2013 top picks explore free agency after the upcoming season is done. Here’s a look at what teams decided to keep their pick and which ones are moving on.

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