Joseph, Doctson among 12 to have 5th-year options declined
Oakland Raiders safety Karl Joseph and Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson were among 12 first-round picks from the 2016 draft to have their fifth-year options declined.
The deadline was Friday to pick up options on former first-round picks for the 2020 season. Those who had theirs rejected will become free agents following the 2019 campaign.
Declined 5th-year options
| Pick | Player | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Jack Conklin | OT | Titans |
| 10 | Eli Apple | CB | Saints (drafted by Giants) |
| 14 | Karl Joseph | S | Raiders |
| 19 | Shaq Lawson | DE | Bills |
| 20 | Darron Lee | LB | Jets |
| 22 | Josh Docston | WR | Redskins |
| 23 | Laquon Treadwell | WR | Vikings |
| 25 | Artie Burns | CB | Steelers |
| 28 | Joshua Garnett | G | 49ers |
| 29 | Robert Nkemdiche | DT | Cardinals |
| 30 | Vernon Butler | DT | Panthers |
| 31 | Germain Ifedi | OT | Seahawks |
Two other first-rounders, Corey Coleman and Paxton Lynch, were released before their rookie contracts expired, which nullified their fifth-year options.
Thirty-one players were selected in Round 1 of the 2016 draft instead of the usual 32. The New England Patriots forfeited their first-rounder in the aftermath of "Deflategate."
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