The Facts: The Vikings have informed Patterson that they won't exercise the fifth-year option on his contract. That means 2016 will be the final season of his rookie contract.

Diehards Line:Though the Vikings passed on Patterson’s option, he could still have a chance to play his way into the team’s longer-term plans if he can make big plays when called upon. He’s been good in flashes and led the NFL in kick returns last season, but he only caught two passes. He had four receiving touchdowns as a rookie and has just one since, though he returned two kickoffs for touchdowns last year. As PFT notes, Patterson has 80 career receptions for 863 yards and finds himself on a more crowded depth chart at wide receiver after the Vikings drafted Laquon Treadwell in the first round last week.