NFL teams have until May 2 to decide whether to activate or reject the fifth-year options associated with their first-round draft selection(s) in 2021. There are four tiers for the fifth-year options: numerous Pro Bowls, one Pro Bowl, or a large amount of playing experience. The player is moved to a new tier if they don’t meet any qualifications. The 33rd Team provides more information.
The Buffalo Bills have decided what to do.For the 2025 campaign, Greg Rousseau has a $13,387,000 fifth-year option.
Greg Rousseau was selected by the Bills in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 30th overall. In 46 games and 46 starts, Rousseau has accumulated 129 tackles, 30 TFLs, 42 QB hits, 17 sacks, one interception, 12 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.
Rousseau’s rookie campaign was passable. With 50 tackles, 8 TFLs, 10 QB hits, 4 sacks, 1 interception, 4 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, and a 70.2 PFF grade, he began every game with those stats. With eight tackles, four tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, and three sacks, he placed second overall.
In his second season, Rousseau had his greatest statistical season. With thirteen starts out of thirteen games, he finished with an 83.6 PFF grade, 37 tackles, ten TFLs, fourteen quarterback hits, eight sacks, four pass deflections, and one forced fumble. He was first in quarterback hits, first in sacks, second in tackles for loss, and ninth in total tackles.
Even though his numbers slightly decreased in his third season, Rousseau was still a productive player. He performed 42 tackles, 12 TFLs, 18 QB hits, five sacks, four pass deflections, one forced fumble, and an 85.6 PFF grade in 16 games, starting 16. He was second in tackles for loss, fifth in sacks, ninth in tackles, and second in quarterback hits.
The Bills executed Rousseau’s option for a fifth year.A.J. Epenesa signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Bills. Epenesa has become into a trustworthy pass rusher. In 58 games with four starts, he has amassed 64 tackles, 19 TFLs, 33 QB hits, and 15.5 sacks.
The contract of their Pro Bowl edge rusher was also altered by the Bills.
