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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.

A detailed view of the NFL logo is seen at SoFi Stadium during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams on October 03, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

A detailed view of the NFL logo is seen at SoFi Stadium during the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams on October 03, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

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The 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.

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