The Carolina Panthers will exercise wide receiver D.J. Moore’s fifth-year option, according to Adam Schefter at ESPN. Picking up Moore’s option was a no-brainer as far as these things go. Doing so will cost the Panthers $11.116 million in 2022.
While Moore’s game is still somewhat raw after three seasons in the NFL, he’s improved every year and his production has been impressive despite dealing with some poor play and major injuries at quarterback. In 46 games, Moore has posted 208 catches, 3,156 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
Carolina has one other player currently on the roster with an eligible fifth-year option: quarterback Sam Darnold. The team has until May 3 to make their decision. That call likely hinges on whether or not they pick a quarterback in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft tonight.
If he’s still there when the Panthers are on the clock, we expect Ohio State’s Justin Fields will be the pick.
