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For example, quarterback Bryce Young, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft, signed a four-year rookie deal with the Carolina Panthers valued at $38 million. Per Spotrac<\/a>, the projected fifth-year option on his deal is valued at $25.9 million, more than double that of his $12.1 million salary from Year 4 of his contract.<\/p>\n Teams that exercise options maintain the ability to negotiate a long-term extension with players, and some already have. How teams handle the fifth-year option is generally a good indicator of a player\u2019s success through his first three seasons.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how teams handled fifth-year options for each of the 31 2023 first-round picks. There was no 32nd first-round pick in the 2023 draft because the Dolphins forfeited their pick due to tampering<\/a> with Tom Brady and Sean Payton.<\/p>\n Option projections courtesy of Spotrac<\/a><\/p>\n Bryce Young had his option picked up. Whether he gets an extension is yet to be determined.<\/p>\n (Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)No. 1: Bryce Young, QB, Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n $25.9 million option exercised: General manager Dan Morgan said<\/a> in January and again before the draft that the Panthers would pick up Young\u2019s option before Friday\u2019s deadline. The team followed through on that promise Wednesday, making the move official<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n No. 2: C.J. Stroud, QB, Houston Texans<\/p>\n $25.9 million option reportedly exercised<\/a><\/p>\n No. 3: Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Houston Texans<\/p>\n $21.5 million option exercised: The Texans also signed Anderson to a three-year, $150 million extension<\/a> through the 2030 season that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL based on annual salary.<\/p>\n No. 4: Anthony Richardson, QB, Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n $22.5 million option not exercised. The Colts are all-in on Daniel Jones<\/a>, and Richardson is on the trade block<\/a>.<\/p>\n No. 5: Devon Witherspoon, CB, Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n $21.2 million option exercised<\/a><\/p>\n No. 6: Paris Johnson, OT, Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n $19.7 million option exercised<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n No. 7: Tyree Wilson, EDGE, New Orleans Saints (drafted by Raiders)<\/p>\n $14.5 million option reportedly declined<\/a> by Saints after trade<\/p>\n No. 8: Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n $11.3 million option exercised<\/a><\/p>\n No. 9: Jalen Carter, DT, Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n $27.1 million option exercised<\/a><\/p>\n No. 10: Darnell Wright, OT, Chicago Bears<\/p>\n $19.1 million option exercised<\/a><\/p>\n No. 11: Peter Skoronski, G, Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n $19.1 million option exercised<\/a><\/p>\n The Lions have reportedly made two critical decision on contract options, including Jahmyr Gibbs’.<\/p>\n (Stephen Maturen via Getty Images)No. 12: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions<\/p>\n $14.3 million option reportedly exercised<\/a><\/p>\n No. 13: Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n $14.5 million option reportedly exercised<\/a><\/p>\n No. 14: Broderick Jones, OT, Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n $19.1 million option reportedly declined<\/a>: Jones underwent spinal fusion surgery in December, and his long-term prognosis is unclear<\/a>. The Steelers, meanwhile, spent first- and third-round picks in last week\u2019s draft on offensive tackle Max Iheanachor and guard Gennings Dunker.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n No. 15: Will McDonald, DE, New York Jets<\/p>\n $14.5 million option exercised<\/a><\/p>\n No. 16: Emmanuel Forbes Jr., CB, Los Angeles Rams (drafted by Commanders)<\/p>\n $12.6 million option reportedly declined<\/a><\/p>\n No. 17: Christian Gonzalez, CB, New England Patriots<\/p>\n $18.1 million option reportedly exercised<\/a><\/p>\n No. 18: Jack Campbell, LB, Detroit Lions<\/p>\n $21.3 milllion option reportedly declined<\/a>: Per reports, the price tag was considered too high<\/a> by the Lions to exercise the option for an off-ball linebacker despite Campbell\u2019s selection as an All-Pro last season.<\/p>\n No. 19: Calijah Kancey, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n $14.5 million option exercised<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n No. 20: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n $23.8 million option exercised<\/a>: Smith-Njigba also signed a four-year, $168.6 million extension<\/a> through the 2031 season, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL based on annual salary.<\/p>\n No. 21: Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n $16.5 million option exercised<\/a><\/p>\n As a two-time Pro Bowler, Zay Flowers will play on a lucrative fifth-year option. 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