When speaking with reporters on Monday, Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey told the media that they’ve picked up the fifth-year option on outside linebacker Dee Ford.
"This was a no-brainer," Dorsey added.
Ford was the team’s first-round pick in 2014 (No. 23 overall).
All rookies sign four-year deals out of the draft, and then teams have the option to pick up a fifth-year option on first-round picks. In that case, the fifth year's salary is guaranteed for injury when employed.