National Football League

Report: Redskins likely to pick up Robert Griffin III's option

Published Apr. 27, 2015 1:26 p.m. ET

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By Rachel Wold

The Washington Redskins are reportedly leaning toward picking up the fifth-year option on Robert Griffin III's rookie contract, according to NFL Media's Albert Breer.

The decision would keep Griffin with the team through at least the 2016 season. The price to pick up RG3's option is $16.1 million in 2016, which is quite the bounty for a quarterback who has struggled with consistency and injuries over the past two years.

Letting RG3 walk at this point in time doesn’t make much sense considering the tremendous numbers he put up in his rookie campaign. The former Heisman winner tallied 3,200 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and only five interceptions back in 2012. The Redskins are obviously banking on him returning to form in 2015.

Considering the 2016 salary is fully guaranteed, there is a considerable risk here for the Redskins, who have dealt with various injuries to their quarterback over the past two years. It’s also being reported that the team’s decision to use the fifth-year option on RGIII does not impact its plans to potentially draft another quarterback this week.

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