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Minnesota Vikings Pick Up Fifth Year Options On Harrison Smith and Matt Kalil

In a decision that isn't terribly shocking, the Minnesota Vikings have picked up the fifth-year options on both of their first-round picks from 2012, offensive tackle Matt Kalil and safety Harrison Smith.

.@Vikings plan on picking up 5th-year options on Matt Kalil and Harrison Smith, source tells @NFLonFOX

— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) May 4, 2015

Kalil was the fourth overall selection in 2012, and as a result the cost of his fifth-year option will be the transition player amount for offensive tackles, or a shade over $11 million.