The deadline for NFL teams to exercise the fifth-year option on the rookie contracts for 2020 first-round picks is Tuesday, May 2. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was the first from that class to have his option picked up.
Who's next?
Below are the 28 first-round picks from the 2020 draft eligible for fifth-year options and their statuses ahead of the deadline. Three first-round players from that class -- Henry Ruggs III (No. 12 overall), Damon Arnette (No. 19) and Isaiah Wilson (No. 29) -- are no longer in the league and, therefore, are not eligible for a fifth-year option. Jeff Gladney, the No. 31 overall pick in 2020 who played for both Minnesota and Arizona, tragically died in a car accident last May.
The Bengals exercised Burrow's fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on April 25. Cincinnati later officially announced the move.
The Commanders declined to pick up Young's fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on April 26.
NOTE: The Lions, who originally drafted Okudah, traded him to the Falcons on April 11.
Okudah is ineligible for the fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on May 1, because Detroit agreed to pay $1.5 million of the CB's 2023 salary as part of his trade to Atlanta.
The Giants exercised Thomas' option on May 2.
Miami informed Tagovailoa on March 10 that it was exercising his fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
The Chargers exercised Herbert's fifth-year option on April 28, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
Carolina exercised Brown's fifth-year option on May 1.
The Cardinals are not picking up Simmons' fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on May 1.
NOTE: The Jaguars, who originally drafted Henderson, traded him to the Panthers in September 2021.
Carolina is declining Henderson's fifth-year option, the team announced May 1.
The Browns picked up Wills' fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 1. Cleveland has since announced the news.
New York is expected to decline Becton's option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.
The Buccaneers exercised Wirfs' option on April 26.
The 49ers are not exercising Kinlaw's fifth-year option, general manager John Lynch said on April 28.
Denver will pick up Jeudy's fifth-year option, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported May 1.
The Falcons exercised Terrell's fifth-year option on April 28, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
The Cowboys officially exercised Lamb's fifth-year option on April 20.
Miami is expected to decline Jackson's option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.
Jacksonville is declining Chaisson's option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on May 1.
NOTE: The Eagles, who originally drafted Reagor, traded him to the Vikings in August 2022.
Minnesota is expected to decline Reagor's option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.
The Vikings officially exercised Jefferson's fifth-year option on April 25.
The Chargers announced on April 28 that they will not exercise Murray's fifth-year option.
New Orleans is declining Ruiz's fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on May 1, per a source.
The 49ers exercised Aiyuk's fifth-year option on April 28, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
Love and the Packers agreed to terms on a new deal through 2024, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2. The extension is worth up to $22.5 million with $13.5 million guaranteed.
Seattle is expected to decline Brooks' option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.
The Ravens declined to exercise Queen's fifth-year option, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on May 1.
Miami is expected to decline Igbinoghene's option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.
Kansas City is expected to decline Edwards-Helaire's option, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on May 2.
