With players chosen in the 2022 NFL Draft having finished their third regular season, it's decision time on fifth-year options for the class' first-rounders.
All drafted rookies are given four-year contracts to begin their careers -- and teams have the option to extend that pact for a fifth year with players selected in Round 1. Former Vikings safety Lewis Cine is the only player of the 32 first-round picks ineligible for a fifth-year option after Minnesota released him before the 2024 season.
The fifth-year option window for the Class of 2022 opened Jan. 6, with the final deadline set for May 1.
NFL.com is tracking each team's decision leading up to the deadline.
Jacksonville exercised Walker's fifth-year option on April 7.
Detroit exercised Hutchinson's fifth-year option on April 25.
Stingley's fifth-year option was picked up upon him signing a three-year extension with Houston on March 17. Stingley is under contract through the 2029 campaign.
Jets general manager Darren Mougey said on April 21 that he expects to pick up Gardner's fifth-year option.
General manager Joe Schoen said on April 24 that the team will be picking up Thibodeau's fifth-year option.
General manager Dan Morgan said on April 26 that the team will exercise Ekwonu's fifth-year option.
General manager Joe Schoen said on April 26 that the team will not exercise Neal's fifth-year option.
Jets general manager Darren Mougey said on April 21 that he expects to pick up Wilson's fifth-year option.
New Orleans exercised Olave's fifth-year option on April 23.
Detroit exercised Williams' fifth-year option on April 25.


The Texans, who took Green in the 2022 draft, traded the offensive lineman to Philadelphia on March 11.
Dotson was traded from the Commanders, who drafted the wide receiver, to the Eagles on Aug. 22, 2024.

New Orleans will not exercise Penning's fifth-year option, general manager Mickey Loomis said on April 23.
Elam was traded from the Bills, who drafted him in 2022, to Dallas on March 12.

Jets general manager Darren Mougey said on April 21 that he expects to pick up Johnson's fifth-year option.


Cine was released by the Vikings, who selected him No. 32 overall, ahead of the 2024 season.
