Washington Redskins to exercise fifth-year option on Robert Griffin III

[MTK]

Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan walked up to the podium Monday at Redskins Park and kicked the elephant in the room out.

Before taking any questions, McCloughan announced that the Redskins will pick up the fifth-year team option on polarizing quarterback Robert Griffin III, keeping him with the team through 2016. The option is fully guaranteed and will count $16.5 million against the salary cap in 2016.

Robert Griffin III has fifth-year option picked up by Washington Redskins - Washington Times