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Young quarterbacks C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young are under contract through 2027 on the fifth-year options of their rookie deals. But they are eligible for extensions because they have accrued three seasons. What type of deals will they get?

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Stroud eligible for extension; market recalibration uncertain post-Mahomes

Stroud is under contract through 2027 on the fifth-year option of his rookie deal but is eligible for an extension because he has accrued three seasons. The source raises the question of what type of deal Stroud will receive as the quarterback market recalibrates following Mahomes' record extension.

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