NFL teams must decide by May 1 whether to pick up fifth-year options for their first-round picks from 2022. Due to the 2020 CBA reforms, these options are now fully guaranteed and determined by various performance benchmarks. Players who achieve specific Pro Bowl statuses or snap rates can earn salaries based on average top salaries at their position. This system introduces a more performance-oriented approach, reshaping how teams assess player value during this critical decision-making period.
NFL teams must decide on fifth-year options for their 2022 first-round picks by May 1, with salaries now fully guaranteed and determined by performance benchmarks.
The fifth-year option salaries reflect a new system established by the 2020 CBA, which considers various performance metrics rather than solely signing bonuses.
Players' salaries under the fifth-year option are now influenced by their Pro Bowl status and snap rate percentages in their initial playing seasons.
This year, teams will feel the impact of performance-based benchmarks as they navigate the deadline for picking up options from their first-round selections.
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