By May 1, NFL teams face a key deadline in deciding to exercise fifth-year options on the rookie contracts of their first-round draft picks from 2022. The fifth-year option, mandated by the collective bargaining agreement, provides teams with the chance to secure players for an additional guaranteed year. The Jaguars, Jets, and Texans have already made notable decisions; for instance, the Jaguars confirmed Walker's option and the Texans signed Stingley to a significant three-year extension. All decisions will impact the teams' financial strategies and player futures.
According to OverTheCap.com, the 2020 collective bargaining agreement allows teams to exercise a fifth-year option for first-round draft picks, making it fully guaranteed.
The Jaguars have picked up Walker's fifth-year option, who ranks 12th in NFL sacks since 2023, demonstrating good early returns on their investment.
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