The Cincinnati Bengals have picked up Joe Burrow's fifth-year option.

The transaction comes ahead of the May 2 deadline for teams to exercise such options for the first-round picks in the 2020 class. 

The two sides are engaged in discussions regarding a contract extension for the former No. 1 overall pick.

"This is a mechanical step along the way and we will continue to work with Joe and his representatives to secure his long-term future as a Bengals," the team said in a statement.

Cincinnati police have resubmitted a misdemeanor aggravated menacing charge against Joe Mixon stemming from an alleged incident in January.

Mixon allegedly pointed a gun at a woman on Jan. 21, the day the Cincinnati Bengals traveled to face the Buffalo Bills.

The initial charge was dismissed less than 24 hours after it was filed, with authorities stating during the court proceeding that they reserved the right to refile the case upon gathering new information.

"This decision was reached following the discovery of new evidence during the investigative process," the Cincinnati Police Department said in a statement. "To preserve a fair and impartial judicial process for all parties involved, no investigatory details or evidence will be disclosed outside of official court proceedings."

According to The Cincinnati Enquirer, police records show that the alleged incident occurred less than a mile from the Bengals' stadium.