‘Go Earn Everything’ — Panthers GM Sends Clear Message to Bryce Young Amid Questions Over QB’s Future
The Carolina Panthers picked up Bryce Young's fifth-year option, but GM Dan Morgan made it clear that nobody on the roster gets a free pass.

The Carolina Panthers picked up Bryce Young's fifth-year option, but GM Dan Morgan made it clear that nobody on the roster gets a free pass.

Myles Murphy's response to Bengals not picking up his fifth-year option shows what he's all about A to Z Sports

The Houston Texans have dealt with trade rumors surrounding CJ Stroud this offseason, but team ownership is making another clear statement about the quarterback’s future with them. Texans owner Cal McNair said Monday that the organization remains “fully committed” to their quarterback despite his underwhelming 2025 season. “We’re fully committed to CJ,” McNair said. “We … The post Texans make another statement about CJ Stroud’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Carolina Panthers took a major leap forward in 2025, winning the NFC South and making it to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Quarterback Bryce Young knows that there is no promise the Panthers will be back, though, so he has no intention of sleeping on his laurels.“Obviously, we want to make […] The post Panthers QB Bryce Young on Complacency and Building on 2025 Playoff Run in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.

NFL insider Albert Breer argued the fifth-year option rules don't need changed because of what happened with the Detroit Lions and linebacker Jack Campbell. The post NFL Insider Tells Off Jack Campbell’s Fifth-Year Option Criticism appeared first on HEAVY.

Deonte Banks will be playing for his next contract this season.

Here's a full breakdown of 2023 NFL first-round fifth-year option decisions, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Bryce Young and more.

The Los Angeles Chargers have picked up wide receiver Quentin Johnston's fifth-year clause after the draft. The post Chargers Make Major Decision on Quentin Johnston After Draft appeared first on HEAVY.

Lions to pick up the fifth-year option for Jahmyr Gibbs, but dodge bullet by not picking up Jack Campbell's A to Z Sports

It’s nearly decision time for the Cincinnati Bengals and edge rusher Myles Murphy. The deadline for the Bengals to pick up his fifth-year option is coming up on May 1st.There are a few different factors that Bengals GM Duke Tobin is going to need to consider. However, after the draft, he admitted that this will […] The post Bengals Share a Hint on Edge Rusher Myles Murphy’s 5th-Year Option appeared first on HEAVY.

The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and now teams are making final decisions on the fifth-year options. The Philadelphia Eagles have decided to exercise the option for pass rusher Nolan Smith, meaning he will earn $13.7 million in 2027. The Eagles also announced that they picked up the fifth-year option for defensive end Jalen Carter, … The post Eagles exercise fifth-year options on former first-round picks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Cardinals decision to lock Paris Johnson in for one more season says plenty about the team's 2026 intentions

The 23-year-old led the entire NFL in scrimmage yards this past season.

The New York Jets could trade up for Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to secure a fifth-year contract option for the future.

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan provided a positive update on left tackle Broderick Jones at the NFL's annual league meetings. The post Steelers’ Broderick Jones Offseason Recovery Appears to Take a Turn appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Minnesota Vikings had until May 1st to make a decision on WR Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option.Rumors were swirling that the Vikings would look to trade Addison after his third-consecutive offseason arrest. Theories suggested that perhaps Minnesota would get what they could for Addison while he still has trade value. Thus, they get rid of […] The post Vikings Make Official Decision on WR Jordan Addison Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on Heavy Sports.
