Several 2023 first-round picks had 5th-year option declined
The deadline meant nothing for the Commanders last week, but it did for several other teams, which had tough choices to make.
The NFL's fifth-year option deadline arrived on Friday, May 1, and it didn't mean much for the Washington Commanders . How many NFL players were awarded the fifth-year option, and how many were denied? How about the Commanders ?
How did this affect them? Backing up, some may not recall, but the NFL's players drafted three drafts earlier in the first round are eligible. As the fourth season approaches, the drafting team must decide whether to exercise the fifth-year option for these players.
If teams do pick up the fifth-year option, it is now fully guaranteed to the player. In some instances it was a no brainer, and in some instances there was surprise. When the deadline had passed, Friday, nine 2023 NFL first-round draft choices had their fifth-year options denied.
2023 NFL draft picks whose 5th-year options were declined 4. QB Anthony Richardson, Colts 7. DE Tyree Wilson, Saints 14.