The Detroit Lions have addressed most of their top priorities this offseason, re-signing the majority of their core players from last year.

However, a few tasks remain, including decisions on several pending free agents still on the roster.

One key decision involves the fifth-year options for two recent first-round selections. Players picked in the first round are eligible for a fifth year on their rookie contracts.

The Lions have until May 1 to choose whether to pick up the options for Aidan Hutchinson and Jameson Williams.

Hutchinson is widely expected to receive a long-term extension, and while talks haven’t advanced publicly, Detroit almost certainly wants him beyond the fifth year.

The more intriguing situation surrounds Williams. Drafted 12th overall, he had a breakout 2024 season with 58 receptions, 1,001 yards, and seven touchdowns in 15 games. His fifth-year option would cost nearly $15.5 million for the 2026 campaign.

General Manager Brad Holmes recently mentioned the Lions will “likely” pick up Williams’ option. He said the former Alabama star still has “more in him” and retaining him “makes sense,” per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard.

Detroit has three weeks to finalize their decision. Picking up the option doesn’t prevent the Lions from later offering Williams a long-term deal.

It simply buys them time to further assess him after injuries and suspensions have hindered his early career. Waiting allows the team to manage risk more cautiously.

How Detroit ultimately views Williams and the level of confidence they have in him is a compelling narrative as the team plans for the near future.