The New England Patriots declined the fifth-year option on running back Sony Michel's rookie contract while exercising the option on offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn's deal, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Monday was the deadline for teams to exercise the options for players selected in the first round of the 2018 draft. If exercised, those players' 2022 base salaries become fully guaranteed.
The Patriots selected Wynn and Michel, both teammates at the University of Georgia, with the 23rd and 31st picks respectively in the 2018 draft.