Raiders Exercise Fifth-Year Option On Star Defender Mack

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are making a commitment to one of the NFL’s best players.
Menacing pass rusher Khalil Mack had his fifth-year contract option exercised by Oakland on Thursday, presumably keeping him with the team through the 2018 season.
The AP Defensive Player of the Year for 2016, Mack had sacks in eight straight games during one stretch last season and finished with 11 — the All-Pro edge rusher’s presence such that opponents sent multiple blo