These are the most difficult 5th year option NFL decisions this offseason

All players selected in the first round sign four-year contracts with a team option for a fifth season. After the player finishes his third year in the league, teams must decide whether to exercise that option.

There are some obvious, no-brainers from the 2021 NFL Draft, like Ja’Marr Chase and Micah Parsons, but there are more complicated choices. Some players whose decisions will come down to the final week. The deadline to make a decision is Thursday, May 2.

Keep in mind that the fifth-year option is fully guaranteed once exercised (previously, it was only guaranteed for injury).

Let’s take a look at some of the tougher decisions to make.

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