The Los Angeles Chargers have officially exercised the fifth-year option on wide receiver Quentin Johnston, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move ensures that the former first-round selection will remain under contract with the organization through the 2027 NFL season.
Quentin Johnston was selected by the Chargers with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of TCU, per @RapSheet. Under the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, teams have the right to exercise a fifth-year option for all first-round picks, providing an additional year of team control beyond the standard four-year rookie contract. By exercising the option at this stage, the Chargers have solidified Johnston's status within the roster for the foreseeable future.
Johnston has been a consistent presence in the Chargers offense since joining the league, working alongside quarterback Justin Herbert. This roster move comes as the team continues to finalize its depth chart at the wide receiver position under the new leadership of head coach Jim Harbaugh.
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