What is a fifth-year option in the NFL? Explaining why teams do, or don't, exercise it

Teams will decide whether or not to exercise the fifth-year options on the 2023 draft class this spring.

What is the NFL fifth-year option? Tiers, list of candidates for 2026

Here's everything to know about the NFL's fifth-year option in 2026, including eligible players, salaries and more.
The Times Leader

Phillies exercise option on reliever José Alvarado

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber exercised his player option rather than becoming a free agent. NEW YORK — Detroit pitcher Jack Flaherty and Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber exercised their player ...
Yardbarker

Mets exercise club option on veteran reliever

The New York Mets have exercised their $4.75M club option on left-hander Brooks Raley for the 2026 season, according to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. New York also declined its $2M club option on ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Hawks exercise option on No. 1 overall pick

INDIANAPOLIS — The Hawks announced Thursday that they exercised the third-year contract option for forward Zaccharie Risacher. The 20-year-old had a strong rookie campaign that included an ...