NFL fifth-year option tracker entering 2016 season
By Jason Parker
AFC West
Denver Broncos
Sylvester Williams, DT (Option Declined) – In the middle of the Broncos’ defensive line, Williams has had just 47 tackles and five sacks over his three pro seasons…so you can see why the team was so anxious to keep him on the payroll for nearly $7 million.
Kansas City
Eric Fisher, OT (Option Accepted) – The top overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft will eb sticking around for another year in the AFC West. It was a tough call, but the team is sticking with their underperforming player with an $11.9 million price tag.
Oakland Raiders
D.J. Hayden, CB (No Decision) – There is a decent chance that Hayden won’t be on the team’s 53 man roster when the season opens in a few months, so this might not even be an issue when it’s all said and done.
San Diego Chargers
D.J. Fluker, OG (Option Accepted) – This move is more about the fact that the Chargers are so desperate on the offensive line that even a Fluker who was injured for much of the 2015 season is better than any other option that is out there.
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