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2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker

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NFL teams have until May 1 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2022 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of performance- and usage-based benchmarks: Two-time Pro Bowlers (excluding alternates) will earn the … [Read more...] about 2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker

AFC Notes: Jalen Ramsey, Stefon Diggs, Keon Coleman, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots

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Bills Bills HC Sean McDermott on CB Christian Benford‘s contract extension: “He’s come in, he’s kept his head down, he’s worked, he’s learned, he’s developed. He has shown the traits that we look for in a corner.” (Ryan O’Halloran) McDermott on DE Joey Bosa: “This is a place people have experienced the best version of themselves, so we’re excited for him. The key is going to … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Jalen Ramsey, Stefon Diggs, Keon Coleman, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots

What declining Cole Strange’s fifth-year option means for the Patriots

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Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The former first-round draft pick will not get a fifth year added to his rookie contract. Three up-and-down seasons into his career, the writing was on the wall: the New England Patriots will not pick up the fifth-year option in the rookie contract of offensive lineman Cole Strange, who had originally joined the … [Read more...] about What declining Cole Strange’s fifth-year option means for the Patriots

New England Patriots links 5/01/25 – Vrabel, Wolf didn’t mess around

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Patriots on the clock | Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday TEAM TALK Roundup: How experts graded the Patriots 2025 draft class. NFL schedule release: The 2025 schedule will be released on Wednesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET. Evan Lazar and Alex Barth’s guest Dane Brugler (The Athletic) breaks down the Pats’ draft class. (15 min. … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 5/01/25 – Vrabel, Wolf didn’t mess around

Christian Elliss views himself as a ‘perfect’ fit for the new-look Patriots defense

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Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images New England matched Elliss’ two-year offer sheet this offseason. After being cut for the sixth time in his NFL career, Christian Elliss was claimed by the New England Patriots near the end of the 2023 season. Despite only appearing on special teams down the stretch, Elliss was thrusted into a larger role back with the club the next … [Read more...] about Christian Elliss views himself as a ‘perfect’ fit for the new-look Patriots defense

Drake Maye welcoming challenge of ‘holding the pin last’ in Josh McDaniels’ Patriots offense

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Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images The second-year quarterback will have more on his plate under the Patriots’ new offensive coordinator. Following the end of the 2025 season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye took some time to decompress. Then it was quickly back to work. “You got to learn a new system,” Maye told reporters on Thursday. “You have … [Read more...] about Drake Maye welcoming challenge of ‘holding the pin last’ in Josh McDaniels’ Patriots offense