The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up the fifth-year option on Blake Bortles' contract for 2018, but there is no guarantee he'll return to the team.

The quarterback's $19.053 million salary only becomes fully guaranteed on the first day of the league year (March 14). The Jaguars haven't indicated whether they want him to return.

"I've enjoyed my four years here in Jacksonville, and I would love to be able to play here for as long as they would let me," Bortles said. "What they do and all the decisions that are made are kind of out of my control. I'd be thrilled to be able to stay here and play here, and hopefully that can happen."

Bortles very nearly led the Jaguars to a victory over the New England Patriots and the trip to the Super Bowl this past Sunday.

He completed 60.2 percent of his passes for 3,687 yards and 21 touchdowns with 13 interceptions during the regular season and led the Jaguars to a 10-6 record and the AFC South title.