NFL fifth-year option numbers for 2022
The NFL has officially announced the list of fifth-year option amounts for 2022, by position and different criteria. Here’s how it’ll all break down.
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Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty ImagesThe NFL's official fifth-year option amounts for 2022 were released this week, listed by position and grouped by different criteria. Albert Breer of The MMQB shared a memo from the league containing the figures. Here's how it'll all break down.
Players with two or more Pro Bowls
Quarterback: $29.7 million
Running Back: $9.6 million
Wide Receiver: $18.4 million
Tight End: $10.9 million
Offensive Lineman: $16.7 million
Defensive End: $17.9 million
Defensive Tackle: $17.4 million
Linebacker: $18.7 million
Cornerback: $17.3 million
Safety: $12.9 million
Special Teams: $5.2 million
Players with one Pro Bowl
Quarterback: $27.2 million
Running Back: $8.0 million
Wide Receiver: $16.8 million
Tight End: $9.4 million
Offensive Lineman: $15.3 million
Defensive End: $16.0 million
Defensive Tackle: $14.7 million
Linebacker: $15.8 million
Cornerback: $15.2 million
Safety: $10.8 million
Special Teams: $4.7 million
Players who meet playtime criteria
Quarterback: $22.4 million
Running Back: $5.7 million
Wide Receiver: $13.4 million
Tight End: $6.9 million
Offensive Lineman: $13.2 million
Defensive End: $12.4 million
Defensive Tackle: $10.8 million
Linebacker: $11.7 million
Cornerback: $12.0 million
Safety: $7.9 million
Special Teams: $3.9 million
Players who do not meet playtime criteria
Quarterback: $19.6 million
Running Back: $5.2 million
Wide Receiver: $12.4 million
Tight End: $6.2 million
Offensive Lineman: $12.6 million
Defensive End: $11.5 million
Defensive Tackle: $9.6 million
Linebacker: $10.9 million
Cornerback: $11.2 million
Safety: $7.3 million
Special Teams: $3.6 million
Teams will have until May 2 to pick up the fifth-year option for eligible players. Click here to learn more about the key dates on the 2022 NFL calendar.
