Chargers won’t pick up former first-rounder’s fifth-year option

The Chargers are set to pick up Justin Herbert‘s fifth-year option, but another one of their 2020 first-round picks will now be entering a contract year. Chargers general manager Tom Telesco told reporters that the organization won’t be picking up linebacker Kenneth Murray‘s fifth-year option. The announcement came on the heels of the team’s selection … Read more

Commanders aren’t picking up Chase Young’s fifth-year option

It’s a time of change for the Washington Commanders, and it’s also a time of uncertainty.  We know that owner Daniel Snyder is selling the franchise. He’s reportedly come to a deal with an investment group led up by Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris, but Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos hasn’t ruled … 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