Vikes pick up 5th-year option for star Jefferson

The Minnesota Vikings have formalized the easiest contract move of their complicated offseason, exercising the fifth-year option of All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson. The sides have been working through negotiations on a long-term extension since the end of the 2022 season. In the meantime, Tuesday’s announcement means the Vikings have Jefferson under contract through the 2024 … Read more

Bengals pick up Burrow option amid deal talks

CINCINNATI — The Bengals have picked up the fifth-year option for quarterback Joe Burrow, the team announced Tuesday. The transaction comes ahead of the May 2 deadline for teams to exercise such options for the first-round picks in the 2020 class. According to projections by OverTheCap.com, Burrow’s fifth-year option will land him $29.5 million in … Read more